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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.61, 2,766.36 and 528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.61, 2,766.36 and 528.27 is: 792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.61 : 2,766.36 = 528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.61/2,766.36 = 528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.61x = 2,766.36 × 528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.61x = 1,461,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,385.00/1,844.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.25

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