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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.62, 2,748.03 and 735.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.62, 2,748.03 and 735.69 is: 1,103.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.62 : 2,748.03 = 735.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.62/2,748.03 = 735.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.62x = 2,748.03 × 735.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.62x = 2,021,698.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,698.19/1,831.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.78

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