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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.53, 2,731.50 and 781.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.53, 2,731.50 and 781.30 is: 1,170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.53 : 2,731.50 = 781.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.53/2,731.50 = 781.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.53x = 2,731.50 × 781.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.53x = 2,134,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,106.80/1,822.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.96

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