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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.96, 2,766.78 and 749.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.96, 2,766.78 and 749.76 is: 1,123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.96 : 2,766.78 = 749.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.96/2,766.78 = 749.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.96x = 2,766.78 × 749.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.96x = 2,074,420.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,420.97/1,845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.76

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