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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.53, 2,750.43 and 737.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.53, 2,750.43 and 737.90 is: 1,106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.53 : 2,750.43 = 737.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.53/2,750.43 = 737.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.53x = 2,750.43 × 737.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.53x = 2,029,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,542.30/1,833.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.90

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