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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.23, 2,735.49 and 784.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.23, 2,735.49 and 784.02 is: 1,175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.23 : 2,735.49 = 784.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.23/2,735.49 = 784.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.23x = 2,735.49 × 784.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.23x = 2,144,678.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,678.87/1,825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.02

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