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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.14, 2,758.25 and 743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.14, 2,758.25 and 743.28 is: 1,115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.14 : 2,758.25 = 743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.14/2,758.25 = 743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.14x = 2,758.25 × 743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.14x = 2,050,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,152.06/1,838.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.34

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