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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.74, 2,225.97 and 754.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.74, 2,225.97 and 754.74 is: 1,130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.74 : 2,225.97 = 754.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.74/2,225.97 = 754.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.74x = 2,225.97 × 754.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.74x = 1,680,028.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,028.60/1,486.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.01

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