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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.64, 2,736.63 and 786.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.64, 2,736.63 and 786.08 is: 1,178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.64 : 2,736.63 = 786.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.64/2,736.63 = 786.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.64x = 2,736.63 × 786.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.64x = 2,151,210.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,210.11/1,825.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.33

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