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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.55, 2,744.19 and 530.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.55, 2,744.19 and 530.94 is: 796.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.55 : 2,744.19 = 530.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.55/2,744.19 = 530.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.55x = 2,744.19 × 530.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.55x = 1,457,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,000.24/1,829.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.37

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