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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.39, 2,744.35 and 530.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.39, 2,744.35 and 530.69 is: 796.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.39 : 2,744.35 = 530.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.39/2,744.35 = 530.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.39x = 2,744.35 × 530.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.39x = 1,456,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,382.73/1,829.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.11

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