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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.54, 2,768.51 and 749.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.54, 2,768.51 and 749.74 is: 1,124.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.54 : 2,768.51 = 749.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.54/2,768.51 = 749.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.54x = 2,768.51 × 749.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.54x = 2,075,662.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,662.69/1,845.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.69

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