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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.66, 2,774.18 and 737.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.66, 2,774.18 and 737.89 is: 1,107.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.66 : 2,774.18 = 737.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.66/2,774.18 = 737.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.66x = 2,774.18 × 737.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.66x = 2,047,034.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,034.59/1,848.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.31

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