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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.51, 2,762.78 and 745.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.51, 2,762.78 and 745.62 is: 1,118.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.51 : 2,762.78 = 745.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.51/2,762.78 = 745.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.51x = 2,762.78 × 745.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.51x = 2,059,984.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,984.02/1,841.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.64

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