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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.02, 2,768.07 and 749.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.02, 2,768.07 and 749.09 is: 1,123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.02 : 2,768.07 = 749.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.02/2,768.07 = 749.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.02x = 2,768.07 × 749.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.02x = 2,073,533.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,533.56/1,845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.85

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