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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.69, 2,738.60 and 715.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.69, 2,738.60 and 715.07 is: 1,072.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.69 : 2,738.60 = 715.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.69/2,738.60 = 715.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.69x = 2,738.60 × 715.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.69x = 1,958,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,290.70/1,825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.63

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