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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.39, 2,742.74 and 732.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.39, 2,742.74 and 732.16 is: 1,098.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.39 : 2,742.74 = 732.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.39/2,742.74 = 732.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.39x = 2,742.74 × 732.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.39x = 2,008,124.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,124.52/1,828.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.30

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