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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.81, 2,765.70 and 748.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.81, 2,765.70 and 748.18 is: 1,122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.81 : 2,765.70 = 748.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.81/2,765.70 = 748.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.81x = 2,765.70 × 748.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.81x = 2,069,241.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,241.43/1,843.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.26

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