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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.98, 2,743.43 and 530.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.98, 2,743.43 and 530.45 is: 795.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.98 : 2,743.43 = 530.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.98/2,743.43 = 530.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.98x = 2,743.43 × 530.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.98x = 1,455,236.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,236.07/1,828.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.65

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