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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.84, 2,819.68 and 725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.84, 2,819.68 and 725.52 is: 1,088.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.84 : 2,819.68 = 725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.84/2,819.68 = 725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.84x = 2,819.68 × 725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.84x = 2,045,734.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,734.23/1,879.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.25

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