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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.69, 2,773.39 and 752.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.69, 2,773.39 and 752.69 is: 1,128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.69 : 2,773.39 = 752.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.69/2,773.39 = 752.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.69x = 2,773.39 × 752.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.69x = 2,087,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,509.38/1,849.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.58

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