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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.08, 2,774.48 and 754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.08, 2,774.48 and 754.24 is: 1,131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.08 : 2,774.48 = 754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.08/2,774.48 = 754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.08x = 2,774.48 × 754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.08x = 2,092,623.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,623.80/1,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.71

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