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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.93, 2,174.61 and 755.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.93, 2,174.61 and 755.76 is: 1,133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.93 : 2,174.61 = 755.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.93/2,174.61 = 755.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.93x = 2,174.61 × 755.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.93x = 1,643,483.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,483.25/1,449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.49

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