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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.62, 2,765.58 and 748.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.62, 2,765.58 and 748.09 is: 1,122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.62 : 2,765.58 = 748.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.62/2,765.58 = 748.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.62x = 2,765.58 × 748.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.62x = 2,068,902.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,902.74/1,843.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.20

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