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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.29, 2,732.76 and 651.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.29, 2,732.76 and 651.97 is: 977.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.29 : 2,732.76 = 651.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.29/2,732.76 = 651.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.29x = 2,732.76 × 651.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.29x = 1,781,674.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,674.28/1,822.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.71

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