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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823.72, 2,732.98 and 834.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823.72, 2,732.98 and 834.10 is: 1,249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823.72 : 2,732.98 = 834.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823.72/2,732.98 = 834.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823.72x = 2,732.98 × 834.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823.72x = 2,279,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,578.62/1,823.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.96

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