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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.55, 2,737.41 and 786.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.55, 2,737.41 and 786.19 is: 1,177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.55 : 2,737.41 = 786.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.55/2,737.41 = 786.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.55x = 2,737.41 × 786.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.55x = 2,152,120.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,120.44/1,827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.60

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