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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.76, 1,774.62 and 749.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.76, 1,774.62 and 749.79 is: 1,123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.76 : 1,774.62 = 749.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.76/1,774.62 = 749.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.76x = 1,774.62 × 749.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.76x = 1,330,592.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,592.33/1,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.09

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