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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.26, 2,763.93 and 747.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.26, 2,763.93 and 747.41 is: 1,121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.26 : 2,763.93 = 747.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.26/2,763.93 = 747.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.26x = 2,763.93 × 747.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.26x = 2,065,788.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,788.92/1,842.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.33

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