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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,918.47, 2,877.57 and 748.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,918.47, 2,877.57 and 748.25 is: 1,122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,918.47 : 2,877.57 = 748.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,918.47/2,877.57 = 748.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,918.47x = 2,877.57 × 748.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,918.47x = 2,153,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,156.45/1,918.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.33

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