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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.96, 2,757.84 and 743.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.96, 2,757.84 and 743.48 is: 1,114.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.96 : 2,757.84 = 743.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.96/2,757.84 = 743.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.96x = 2,757.84 × 743.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.96x = 2,050,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,398.88/1,838.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.98

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