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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.63, 2,739.77 and 730.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.63, 2,739.77 and 730.30 is: 1,095.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.63 : 2,739.77 = 730.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.63/2,739.77 = 730.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.63x = 2,739.77 × 730.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.63x = 2,000,854.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,854.03/1,825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.98

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