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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.64, 2,775.68 and 755.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.64, 2,775.68 and 755.12 is: 1,133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.64 : 2,775.68 = 755.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.64/2,775.68 = 755.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.64x = 2,775.68 × 755.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.64x = 2,095,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,971.48/1,848.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.79

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