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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.71, 2,736.28 and 784.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.71, 2,736.28 and 784.48 is: 1,175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.71 : 2,736.28 = 784.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.71/2,736.28 = 784.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.71x = 2,736.28 × 784.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.71x = 2,146,550.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,550.09/1,825.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.73

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