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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,883.56, 2,826.66 and 729.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,883.56, 2,826.66 and 729.28 is: 1,094.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,883.56 : 2,826.66 = 729.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,883.56/2,826.66 = 729.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,883.56x = 2,826.66 × 729.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,883.56x = 2,061,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,426.60/1,883.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.43

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