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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.74, 2,747.30 and 791.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.74, 2,747.30 and 791.75 is: 1,188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.74 : 2,747.30 = 791.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.74/2,747.30 = 791.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.74x = 2,747.30 × 791.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.74x = 2,175,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,177.68/1,830.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.14

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