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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827, 2,737.86 and 786.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827, 2,737.86 and 786.72 is: 1,178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827 : 2,737.86 = 786.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827/2,737.86 = 786.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827x = 2,737.86 × 786.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827x = 2,153,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,929.22/1,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.94

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