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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.86, 2,743.50 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.86, 2,743.50 and 530.28 is: 795.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.86 : 2,743.50 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.86/2,743.50 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.86x = 2,743.50 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.86x = 1,454,823.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,823.18/1,828.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.48

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