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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.32, 2,737.28 and 655

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.32, 2,737.28 and 655 is: 982.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.32 : 2,737.28 = 655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.32/2,737.28 = 655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.32x = 2,737.28 × 655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.32x = 1,792,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,918.40/1,825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.25

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