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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.71, 2,752.05 and 738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.71, 2,752.05 and 738.30 is: 1,107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.71 : 2,752.05 = 738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.71/2,752.05 = 738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.71x = 2,752.05 × 738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.71x = 2,031,838.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,838.52/1,834.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.44

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