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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,895, 2,842.50 and 527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,895, 2,842.50 and 527 is: 790.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,895 : 2,842.50 = 527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,895/2,842.50 = 527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,895x = 2,842.50 × 527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,895x = 1,497,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,997.50/1,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.50

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