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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.26, 2,764.77 and 747.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.26, 2,764.77 and 747.33 is: 1,120.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.26 : 2,764.77 = 747.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.26/2,764.77 = 747.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.26x = 2,764.77 × 747.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.26x = 2,066,195.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,195.56/1,843.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.95

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