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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.72, 2,730.13 and 650.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.72, 2,730.13 and 650.27 is: 975.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.72 : 2,730.13 = 650.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.72/2,730.13 = 650.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.72x = 2,730.13 × 650.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.72x = 1,775,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,306.36/1,820.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.06

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