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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.29, 2,735.85 and 728.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.29, 2,735.85 and 728.37 is: 1,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.29 : 2,735.85 = 728.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.29/2,735.85 = 728.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.29x = 2,735.85 × 728.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.29x = 1,992,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,711.06/1,825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.72

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