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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.06, 2,768.70 and 749.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.06, 2,768.70 and 749.34 is: 1,124.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.06 : 2,768.70 = 749.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.06/2,768.70 = 749.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.06x = 2,768.70 × 749.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.06x = 2,074,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,693.91/1,845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.46

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