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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.54, 2,769.69 and 750.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.54, 2,769.69 and 750.66 is: 1,126.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.54 : 2,769.69 = 750.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.54/2,769.69 = 750.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.54x = 2,769.69 × 750.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.54x = 2,079,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,095.50/1,845.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.55

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