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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.84, 2,730.62 and 782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.84, 2,730.62 and 782.40 is: 1,172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.84 : 2,730.62 = 782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.84/2,730.62 = 782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.84x = 2,730.62 × 782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.84x = 2,136,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,437.09/1,821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.68

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