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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.72, 2,744.58 and 803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.72, 2,744.58 and 803 is: 1,204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.72 : 2,744.58 = 803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.72/2,744.58 = 803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.72x = 2,744.58 × 803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.72x = 2,203,897.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,897.74/1,829.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.50

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