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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.70, 2,774.52 and 754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.70, 2,774.52 and 754.04 is: 1,131.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.70 : 2,774.52 = 754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.70/2,774.52 = 754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.70x = 2,774.52 × 754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.70x = 2,092,106.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,106.00/1,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.05

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