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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.31, 2,762.53 and 747.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.31, 2,762.53 and 747.07 is: 1,119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.31 : 2,762.53 = 747.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.31/2,762.53 = 747.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.31x = 2,762.53 × 747.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.31x = 2,063,812.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,812.15/1,843.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.62

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