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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.27, 2,770.94 and 750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.27, 2,770.94 and 750.88 is: 1,126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.27 : 2,770.94 = 750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.27/2,770.94 = 750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.27x = 2,770.94 × 750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.27x = 2,080,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,638.38/1,847.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.33

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