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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.52, 2,765.26 and 747.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.52, 2,765.26 and 747.62 is: 1,121.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.52 : 2,765.26 = 747.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.52/2,765.26 = 747.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.52x = 2,765.26 × 747.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.52x = 2,067,359.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,359.94/1,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.42

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