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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.22, 2,731.05 and 781

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.22, 2,731.05 and 781 is: 1,170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.22 : 2,731.05 = 781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.22/2,731.05 = 781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.22x = 2,731.05 × 781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.22x = 2,132,950.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,950.05/1,822.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.52

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