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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.58, 2,752.26 and 535.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.58, 2,752.26 and 535.94 is: 804.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.58 : 2,752.26 = 535.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.58/2,752.26 = 535.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.58x = 2,752.26 × 535.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.58x = 1,475,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,046.22/1,834.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.02

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