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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.79, 2,765.66 and 748.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.79, 2,765.66 and 748.15 is: 1,122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.79 : 2,765.66 = 748.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.79/2,765.66 = 748.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.79x = 2,765.66 × 748.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.79x = 2,069,117.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,117.87/1,843.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.21

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