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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.73, 2,761.70 and 744.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.73, 2,761.70 and 744.53 is: 1,117.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.73 : 2,761.70 = 744.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.73/2,761.70 = 744.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.73x = 2,761.70 × 744.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.73x = 2,056,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,150.97/1,840.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.03

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