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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.72, 2,732.76 and 725.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.72, 2,732.76 and 725.83 is: 1,088.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.72 : 2,732.76 = 725.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.72/2,732.76 = 725.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.72x = 2,732.76 × 725.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.72x = 1,983,505.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,505.53/1,821.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.81

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