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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.70, 2,752.13 and 536.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.70, 2,752.13 and 536.27 is: 804.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.70 : 2,752.13 = 536.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.70/2,752.13 = 536.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.70x = 2,752.13 × 536.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.70x = 1,475,884.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,884.76/1,834.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.43

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