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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.47, 2,728.43 and 779.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.47, 2,728.43 and 779.25 is: 1,167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.47 : 2,728.43 = 779.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.47/2,728.43 = 779.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.47x = 2,728.43 × 779.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.47x = 2,126,111.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,111.54/1,820.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.89

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