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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.89, 2,735.06 and 728.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.89, 2,735.06 and 728.02 is: 1,092.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.89 : 2,735.06 = 728.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.89/2,735.06 = 728.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.89x = 2,735.06 × 728.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.89x = 1,991,178.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,178.38/1,822.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.32

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