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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.70, 2,732.18 and 725.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.70, 2,732.18 and 725.58 is: 1,087.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.70 : 2,732.18 = 725.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.70/2,732.18 = 725.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.70x = 2,732.18 × 725.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.70x = 1,982,415.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,415.16/1,822.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.63

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