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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.03, 2,768.46 and 749.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.03, 2,768.46 and 749.71 is: 1,124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.03 : 2,768.46 = 749.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.03/2,768.46 = 749.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.03x = 2,768.46 × 749.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.03x = 2,075,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,542.15/1,845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.94

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