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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.75, 2,773.12 and 752.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.75, 2,773.12 and 752.82 is: 1,129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.75 : 2,773.12 = 752.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.75/2,773.12 = 752.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.75x = 2,773.12 × 752.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.75x = 2,087,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,660.20/1,848.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.23

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