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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.55, 2,765.21 and 748.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.55, 2,765.21 and 748.01 is: 1,121.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.55 : 2,765.21 = 748.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.55/2,765.21 = 748.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.55x = 2,765.21 × 748.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.55x = 2,068,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,404.73/1,843.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.97

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