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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.74, 2,742.06 and 787.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.74, 2,742.06 and 787.25 is: 1,181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.74 : 2,742.06 = 787.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.74/2,742.06 = 787.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.74x = 2,742.06 × 787.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.74x = 2,158,686.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,686.74/1,826.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.72

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