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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.71, 2,762.56 and 746.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.71, 2,762.56 and 746.84 is: 1,120.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.71 : 2,762.56 = 746.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.71/2,762.56 = 746.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.71x = 2,762.56 × 746.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.71x = 2,063,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,190.31/1,841.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.26

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