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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.79, 2,523.70 and 1,072.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.79, 2,523.70 and 1,072.76 is: 1,480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.79 : 2,523.70 = 1,072.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.79/2,523.70 = 1,072.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.79x = 2,523.70 × 1,072.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.79x = 2,707,324.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,324.41/1,828.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.39

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