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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.26, 2,771.48 and 752.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.26, 2,771.48 and 752.34 is: 1,127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.26 : 2,771.48 = 752.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.26/2,771.48 = 752.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.26x = 2,771.48 × 752.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.26x = 2,085,095.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,095.26/1,849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.53

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