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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.52, 2,773.51 and 753.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.52, 2,773.51 and 753.14 is: 1,129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.52 : 2,773.51 = 753.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.52/2,773.51 = 753.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.52x = 2,773.51 × 753.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.52x = 2,088,841.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,841.32/1,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.40

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