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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.08, 2,742.16 and 787.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.08, 2,742.16 and 787.28 is: 1,180.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.08 : 2,742.16 = 787.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.08/2,742.16 = 787.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.08x = 2,742.16 × 787.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.08x = 2,158,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,847.72/1,828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.94

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