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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843, 2,763.60 and 747.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843, 2,763.60 and 747.16 is: 1,120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843 : 2,763.60 = 747.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843/2,763.60 = 747.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843x = 2,763.60 × 747.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843x = 2,064,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,851.38/1,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.38

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