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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.76, 2,743.56 and 530.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.76, 2,743.56 and 530.18 is: 795.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.76 : 2,743.56 = 530.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.76/2,743.56 = 530.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.76x = 2,743.56 × 530.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.76x = 1,454,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,580.64/1,828.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.39

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