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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.97, 2,749.31 and 736.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.97, 2,749.31 and 736.56 is: 1,104.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.97 : 2,749.31 = 736.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.97/2,749.31 = 736.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.97x = 2,749.31 × 736.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.97x = 2,025,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,031.77/1,832.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.78

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