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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.63, 2,746.29 and 735.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.63, 2,746.29 and 735.08 is: 1,102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.63 : 2,746.29 = 735.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.63/2,746.29 = 735.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.63x = 2,746.29 × 735.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.63x = 2,018,734.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,734.15/1,830.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.76

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