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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.53, 2,732.75 and 781.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.53, 2,732.75 and 781.02 is: 1,171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.53 : 2,732.75 = 781.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.53/2,732.75 = 781.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.53x = 2,732.75 × 781.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.53x = 2,134,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,332.41/1,821.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.73

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