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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.71, 2,766.02 and 748.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.71, 2,766.02 and 748.39 is: 1,122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.71 : 2,766.02 = 748.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.71/2,766.02 = 748.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.71x = 2,766.02 × 748.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.71x = 2,070,054.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,054.79/1,843.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.77

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