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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.70, 2,752.18 and 739.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.70, 2,752.18 and 739.06 is: 1,108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.70 : 2,752.18 = 739.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.70/2,752.18 = 739.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.70x = 2,752.18 × 739.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.70x = 2,034,026.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,026.15/1,834.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.64

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