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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.99, 2,773.93 and 753.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.99, 2,773.93 and 753.09 is: 1,129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.99 : 2,773.93 = 753.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.99/2,773.93 = 753.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.99x = 2,773.93 × 753.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.99x = 2,089,018.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,018.94/1,849.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.21

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