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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.32, 2,771.55 and 753.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.32, 2,771.55 and 753.09 is: 1,128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.32 : 2,771.55 = 753.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.32/2,771.55 = 753.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.32x = 2,771.55 × 753.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.32x = 2,087,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,226.59/1,849.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.65

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