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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.56, 1,774.64 and 750.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.56, 1,774.64 and 750.84 is: 1,124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.56 : 1,774.64 = 750.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.56/1,774.64 = 750.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.56x = 1,774.64 × 750.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.56x = 1,332,470.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,470.70/1,184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.87

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