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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.42, 2,741.16 and 528.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.42, 2,741.16 and 528.89 is: 793.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.42 : 2,741.16 = 528.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.42/2,741.16 = 528.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.42x = 2,741.16 × 528.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.42x = 1,449,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,769.47/1,827.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.34

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