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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.74, 2,765.76 and 918.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.74, 2,765.76 and 918.75 is: 1,378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.74 : 2,765.76 = 918.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.74/2,765.76 = 918.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.74x = 2,765.76 × 918.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.74x = 2,541,042
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,042/1,843.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.20

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