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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.51, 2,774.27 and 753.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.51, 2,774.27 and 753.15 is: 1,129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.51 : 2,774.27 = 753.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.51/2,774.27 = 753.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.51x = 2,774.27 × 753.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.51x = 2,089,441.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,441.45/1,849.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.73

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