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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.44, 2,741.58 and 733.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.44, 2,741.58 and 733.32 is: 1,099.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.44 : 2,741.58 = 733.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.44/2,741.58 = 733.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.44x = 2,741.58 × 733.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.44x = 2,010,455.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,455.45/1,828.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.55

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