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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.31, 2,766.45 and 748.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.31, 2,766.45 and 748.68 is: 1,123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.31 : 2,766.45 = 748.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.31/2,766.45 = 748.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.31x = 2,766.45 × 748.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.31x = 2,071,185.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,185.79/1,844.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.01

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