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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.48, 2,761.80 and 525.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.48, 2,761.80 and 525.21 is: 787.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.48 : 2,761.80 = 525.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.48/2,761.80 = 525.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.48x = 2,761.80 × 525.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.48x = 1,450,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,512.65/1,841.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.69

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