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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.97, 2,739.06 and 527.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.97, 2,739.06 and 527.54 is: 791.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.97 : 2,739.06 = 527.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.97/2,739.06 = 527.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.97x = 2,739.06 × 527.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.97x = 1,444,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,950.02/1,825.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.34

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