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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.07, 2,729.32 and 779.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.07, 2,729.32 and 779.85 is: 1,168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.07 : 2,729.32 = 779.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.07/2,729.32 = 779.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.07x = 2,729.32 × 779.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.07x = 2,128,460.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,460.20/1,821.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.80

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