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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.67, 2,729.70 and 832.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.67, 2,729.70 and 832.46 is: 1,248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.67 : 2,729.70 = 832.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.67/2,729.70 = 832.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.67x = 2,729.70 × 832.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.67x = 2,272,352.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,352.41/1,819.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.78

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