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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.74, 2,751.66 and 738.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.74, 2,751.66 and 738.78 is: 1,107.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.74 : 2,751.66 = 738.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.74/2,751.66 = 738.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.74x = 2,751.66 × 738.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.74x = 2,032,871.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,871.37/1,834.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.99

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