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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.36, 2,741.04 and 787.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.36, 2,741.04 and 787.32 is: 1,180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.36 : 2,741.04 = 787.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.36/2,741.04 = 787.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.36x = 2,741.04 × 787.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.36x = 2,158,075.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,075.61/1,827.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.98

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