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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.85, 2,748.33 and 735.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.85, 2,748.33 and 735.99 is: 1,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.85 : 2,748.33 = 735.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.85/2,748.33 = 735.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.85x = 2,748.33 × 735.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.85x = 2,022,733.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,733.09/1,830.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.80

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