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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.10, 2,765.07 and 748.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.10, 2,765.07 and 748.22 is: 1,122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.10 : 2,765.07 = 748.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.10/2,765.07 = 748.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.10x = 2,765.07 × 748.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.10x = 2,068,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,880.68/1,843.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.50

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