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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.45, 2,766.57 and 748.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.45, 2,766.57 and 748.52 is: 1,122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.45 : 2,766.57 = 748.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.45/2,766.57 = 748.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.45x = 2,766.57 × 748.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.45x = 2,070,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,832.98/1,844.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.74

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