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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.64, 2,742.96 and 530.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.64, 2,742.96 and 530.12 is: 795.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.64 : 2,742.96 = 530.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.64/2,742.96 = 530.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.64x = 2,742.96 × 530.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.64x = 1,454,097.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,097.96/1,828.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.18

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