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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.04, 2,740.58 and 672.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.04, 2,740.58 and 672.79 is: 1,009.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.04 : 2,740.58 = 672.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.04/2,740.58 = 672.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.04x = 2,740.58 × 672.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.04x = 1,843,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,834.82/1,827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.19

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