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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.64, 2,768.84 and 750.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.64, 2,768.84 and 750.01 is: 1,125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.64 : 2,768.84 = 750.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.64/2,768.84 = 750.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.64x = 2,768.84 × 750.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.64x = 2,076,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,643.84/1,845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.16

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