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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.93, 2,743.82 and 530.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.93, 2,743.82 and 530.30 is: 795.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.93 : 2,743.82 = 530.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.93/2,743.82 = 530.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.93x = 2,743.82 × 530.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.93x = 1,455,041.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,041.49/1,828.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.57

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