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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.02, 2,729.49 and 725.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.02, 2,729.49 and 725.09 is: 1,086.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.02 : 2,729.49 = 725.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.02/2,729.49 = 725.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.02x = 2,729.49 × 725.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.02x = 1,979,125.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,125.90/1,821.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.82

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