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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.20, 2,741.58 and 674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.20, 2,741.58 and 674.04 is: 1,010.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.20 : 2,741.58 = 674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.20/2,741.58 = 674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.20x = 2,741.58 × 674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.20x = 1,847,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,934.58/1,828.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.79

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