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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.26, 2,741.34 and 528.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.26, 2,741.34 and 528.74 is: 793.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.26 : 2,741.34 = 528.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.26/2,741.34 = 528.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.26x = 2,741.34 × 528.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.26x = 1,449,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,456.11/1,827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.24

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