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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.73, 2,766.97 and 748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.73, 2,766.97 and 748.80 is: 1,123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.73 : 2,766.97 = 748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.73/2,766.97 = 748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.73x = 2,766.97 × 748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.73x = 2,071,907.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,907.14/1,844.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.15

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