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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.76, 2,758.54 and 743.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.76, 2,758.54 and 743.16 is: 1,114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.76 : 2,758.54 = 743.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.76/2,758.54 = 743.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.76x = 2,758.54 × 743.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.76x = 2,050,036.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,036.59/1,838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.90

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