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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.45, 2,765.78 and 747.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.45, 2,765.78 and 747.22 is: 1,121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.45 : 2,765.78 = 747.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.45/2,765.78 = 747.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.45x = 2,765.78 × 747.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.45x = 2,066,646.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,646.13/1,843.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.08

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