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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.27, 2,761.97 and 745.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.27, 2,761.97 and 745.47 is: 1,118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.27 : 2,761.97 = 745.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.27/2,761.97 = 745.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.27x = 2,761.97 × 745.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.27x = 2,058,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,962.05/1,841.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.23

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