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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.79, 2,742.90 and 673.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.79, 2,742.90 and 673.54 is: 1,010.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.79 : 2,742.90 = 673.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.79/2,742.90 = 673.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.79x = 2,742.90 × 673.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.79x = 1,847,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,449.50/1,827.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.76

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