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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.76, 2,732.64 and 667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.76, 2,732.64 and 667.52 is: 1,001.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.76 : 2,732.64 = 667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.76/2,732.64 = 667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.76x = 2,732.64 × 667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.76x = 1,824,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,091.85/1,821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.28

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