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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.31, 2,766.43 and 747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.31, 2,766.43 and 747.92 is: 1,121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.31 : 2,766.43 = 747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.31/2,766.43 = 747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.31x = 2,766.43 × 747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.31x = 2,069,068.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,068.33/1,844.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.87

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