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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.92, 2,769.46 and 750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.92, 2,769.46 and 750.88 is: 1,126.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.92 : 2,769.46 = 750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.92/2,769.46 = 750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.92x = 2,769.46 × 750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.92x = 2,079,532.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,532.12/1,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.56

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