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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.23, 2,768.72 and 750.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.23, 2,768.72 and 750.40 is: 1,124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.23 : 2,768.72 = 750.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.23/2,768.72 = 750.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.23x = 2,768.72 × 750.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.23x = 2,077,636.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,636.81/1,847.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.73

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