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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.36, 2,764.61 and 527.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.36, 2,764.61 and 527.09 is: 790.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.36 : 2,764.61 = 527.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.36/2,764.61 = 527.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.36x = 2,764.61 × 527.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.36x = 1,457,181.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,181.83/1,843.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.50

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