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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.61, 2,732.31 and 725.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.61, 2,732.31 and 725.04 is: 1,088.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.61 : 2,732.31 = 725.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.61/2,732.31 = 725.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.61x = 2,732.31 × 725.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.61x = 1,981,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,034.04/1,820.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.12

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