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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.23, 2,741.25 and 528.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.23, 2,741.25 and 528.71 is: 793.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.23 : 2,741.25 = 528.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.23/2,741.25 = 528.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.23x = 2,741.25 × 528.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.23x = 1,449,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,326.29/1,827.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.18

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