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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.79, 2,746.11 and 734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.79, 2,746.11 and 734.88 is: 1,102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.79 : 2,746.11 = 734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.79/2,746.11 = 734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.79x = 2,746.11 × 734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.79x = 2,018,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,061.32/1,829.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.89

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