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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.52, 2,765.25 and 747.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.52, 2,765.25 and 747.86 is: 1,121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.52 : 2,765.25 = 747.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.52/2,765.25 = 747.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.52x = 2,765.25 × 747.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.52x = 2,068,006.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,006.04/1,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.77

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