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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.81, 2,762.30 and 525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.81, 2,762.30 and 525.53 is: 788.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.81 : 2,762.30 = 525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.81/2,762.30 = 525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.81x = 2,762.30 × 525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.81x = 1,451,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,675.80/1,841.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.18

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