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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.74, 2,763.28 and 746.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.74, 2,763.28 and 746.41 is: 1,119.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.74 : 2,763.28 = 746.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.74/2,763.28 = 746.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.74x = 2,763.28 × 746.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.74x = 2,062,539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,539.82/1,841.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.89

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