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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.86, 2,674.97 and 742.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.86, 2,674.97 and 742.59 is: 1,114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.86 : 2,674.97 = 742.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.86/2,674.97 = 742.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.86x = 2,674.97 × 742.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.86x = 1,986,402.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,402.26/1,782.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.17

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