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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.47, 2,735.03 and 727.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.47, 2,735.03 and 727.14 is: 1,091.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.47 : 2,735.03 = 727.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.47/2,735.03 = 727.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.47x = 2,735.03 × 727.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.47x = 1,988,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,757.70/1,822.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.25

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