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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.04, 2,767.70 and 734.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.04, 2,767.70 and 734.89 is: 1,102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.04 : 2,767.70 = 734.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.04/2,767.70 = 734.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.04x = 2,767.70 × 734.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.04x = 2,033,955.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,955.05/1,845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.39

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