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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.52, 2,763.50 and 747.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.52, 2,763.50 and 747.02 is: 1,121.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.52 : 2,763.50 = 747.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.52/2,763.50 = 747.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.52x = 2,763.50 × 747.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.52x = 2,064,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,372.22/1,840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.63

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