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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.84, 2,732.48 and 783.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.84, 2,732.48 and 783.10 is: 1,173.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.84 : 2,732.48 = 783.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.84/2,732.48 = 783.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.84x = 2,732.48 × 783.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.84x = 2,139,805.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,805.09/1,822.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.89

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