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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.46, 2,731.78 and 725.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.46, 2,731.78 and 725.53 is: 1,088.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.46 : 2,731.78 = 725.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.46/2,731.78 = 725.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.46x = 2,731.78 × 725.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.46x = 1,981,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,988.34/1,821.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.13

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