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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.14, 2,774.49 and 754.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.14, 2,774.49 and 754.21 is: 1,131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.14 : 2,774.49 = 754.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.14/2,774.49 = 754.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.14x = 2,774.49 × 754.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.14x = 2,092,548.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,548.10/1,850.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.02

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