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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.96, 2,764.59 and 747.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.96, 2,764.59 and 747.33 is: 1,121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.96 : 2,764.59 = 747.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.96/2,764.59 = 747.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.96x = 2,764.59 × 747.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.96x = 2,066,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,043.49/1,842.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.05

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