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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.71, 2,762.07 and 730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.71, 2,762.07 and 730.80 is: 1,096.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.71 : 2,762.07 = 730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.71/2,762.07 = 730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.71x = 2,762.07 × 730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.71x = 2,018,520.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,520.76/1,840.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.60

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