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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.55, 2,763.71 and 747.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.55, 2,763.71 and 747.01 is: 1,120.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.55 : 2,763.71 = 747.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.55/2,763.71 = 747.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.55x = 2,763.71 × 747.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.55x = 2,064,505.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,505.19/1,842.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.46

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