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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.42, 2,748.75 and 736.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.42, 2,748.75 and 736.78 is: 1,105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.42 : 2,748.75 = 736.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.42/2,748.75 = 736.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.42x = 2,748.75 × 736.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.42x = 2,025,224.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,224.03/1,832.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.22

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