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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.15, 2,753.90 and 519.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.15, 2,753.90 and 519.99 is: 779.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.15 : 2,753.90 = 519.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.15/2,753.90 = 519.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.15x = 2,753.90 × 519.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.15x = 1,432,000.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,000.46/1,836.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.89

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