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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.19, 2,731.79 and 725.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.19, 2,731.79 and 725.83 is: 1,088.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.19 : 2,731.79 = 725.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.19/2,731.79 = 725.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.19x = 2,731.79 × 725.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.19x = 1,982,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,810.12/1,821.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.75

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