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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.12, 2,651.22 and 727.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.12, 2,651.22 and 727.81 is: 1,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.12 : 2,651.22 = 727.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.12/2,651.22 = 727.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.12x = 2,651.22 × 727.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.12x = 1,929,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,577.80/1,768.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.32

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