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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849, 2,774.19 and 753.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849, 2,774.19 and 753.64 is: 1,130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849 : 2,774.19 = 753.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849/2,774.19 = 753.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849x = 2,774.19 × 753.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849x = 2,090,740.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,740.55/1,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.74

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