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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.51, 2,768.25 and 749.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.51, 2,768.25 and 749.62 is: 1,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.51 : 2,768.25 = 749.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.51/2,768.25 = 749.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.51x = 2,768.25 × 749.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.51x = 2,075,135.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,135.57/1,845.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.42

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