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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.23, 2,765.87 and 748.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.23, 2,765.87 and 748.36 is: 1,122.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.23 : 2,765.87 = 748.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.23/2,765.87 = 748.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.23x = 2,765.87 × 748.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.23x = 2,069,878.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,878.88/1,843.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.96

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