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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.42, 2,768.27 and 750.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.42, 2,768.27 and 750.03 is: 1,125.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.42 : 2,768.27 = 750.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.42/2,768.27 = 750.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.42x = 2,768.27 × 750.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.42x = 2,076,281.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,281.80/1,845.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.10

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