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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.45, 2,762.33 and 525.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.45, 2,762.33 and 525.22 is: 787.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.45 : 2,762.33 = 525.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.45/2,762.33 = 525.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.45x = 2,762.33 × 525.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.45x = 1,450,821.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,821.43/1,841.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.87

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