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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.26, 2,760.42 and 746.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.26, 2,760.42 and 746.14 is: 1,118.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.26 : 2,760.42 = 746.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.26/2,760.42 = 746.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.26x = 2,760.42 × 746.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.26x = 2,059,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,659.78/1,841.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.61

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