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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.68, 2,706.93 and 750.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.68, 2,706.93 and 750.48 is: 1,125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.68 : 2,706.93 = 750.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.68/2,706.93 = 750.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.68x = 2,706.93 × 750.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.68x = 2,031,496.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,496.83/1,804.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.68

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