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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.54, 2,761.87 and 525.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.54, 2,761.87 and 525.26 is: 787.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.54 : 2,761.87 = 525.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.54/2,761.87 = 525.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.54x = 2,761.87 × 525.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.54x = 1,450,690.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,690.88/1,841.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.76

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