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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.12, 2,764.38 and 747.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.12, 2,764.38 and 747.44 is: 1,121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.12 : 2,764.38 = 747.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.12/2,764.38 = 747.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.12x = 2,764.38 × 747.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.12x = 2,066,208.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,208.19/1,843.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.04

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