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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.65, 2,774.39 and 753.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.65, 2,774.39 and 753.72 is: 1,130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.65 : 2,774.39 = 753.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.65/2,774.39 = 753.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.65x = 2,774.39 × 753.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.65x = 2,091,109.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,109.46/1,849.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.54

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