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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.29, 2,771.72 and 752.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.29, 2,771.72 and 752.27 is: 1,128.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.29 : 2,771.72 = 752.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.29/2,771.72 = 752.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.29x = 2,771.72 × 752.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.29x = 2,085,064.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,064.18/1,848.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.11

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