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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881, 2,822.72 and 726.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881, 2,822.72 and 726.75 is: 1,090.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881 : 2,822.72 = 726.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881/2,822.72 = 726.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881x = 2,822.72 × 726.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881x = 2,051,408.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,408.13/1,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.59

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