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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.46, 2,767.46 and 748.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.46, 2,767.46 and 748.54 is: 1,123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.46 : 2,767.46 = 748.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.46/2,767.46 = 748.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.46x = 2,767.46 × 748.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.46x = 2,071,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,554.51/1,844.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.12

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