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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.70, 2,742.99 and 530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.70, 2,742.99 and 530.15 is: 795.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.70 : 2,742.99 = 530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.70/2,742.99 = 530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.70x = 2,742.99 × 530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.70x = 1,454,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,196.15/1,828.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.21

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