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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.06, 2,761.17 and 524.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.06, 2,761.17 and 524.78 is: 787.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.06 : 2,761.17 = 524.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.06/2,761.17 = 524.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.06x = 2,761.17 × 524.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.06x = 1,449,013.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,013.70/1,841.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.06

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