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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.10, 2,742.84 and 732.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.10, 2,742.84 and 732.56 is: 1,099.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.10 : 2,742.84 = 732.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.10/2,742.84 = 732.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.10x = 2,742.84 × 732.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.10x = 2,009,281.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,281.16/1,828.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.11

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