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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.83, 2,732.55 and 727.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.83, 2,732.55 and 727.95 is: 1,091.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.83 : 2,732.55 = 727.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.83/2,732.55 = 727.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.83x = 2,732.55 × 727.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.83x = 1,989,159.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,159.77/1,822.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.25

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