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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.23, 2,762.31 and 745.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.23, 2,762.31 and 745.31 is: 1,118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.23 : 2,762.31 = 745.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.23/2,762.31 = 745.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.23x = 2,762.31 × 745.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.23x = 2,058,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,777.27/1,840.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.76

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