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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.72, 2,743.36 and 674.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.72, 2,743.36 and 674.36 is: 1,011.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.72 : 2,743.36 = 674.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.72/2,743.36 = 674.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.72x = 2,743.36 × 674.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.72x = 1,850,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,012.25/1,828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.64

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