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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.79, 2,765.99 and 748.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.79, 2,765.99 and 748.91 is: 1,123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.79 : 2,765.99 = 748.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.79/2,765.99 = 748.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.79x = 2,765.99 × 748.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.79x = 2,071,486.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,486.36/1,843.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.50

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