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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.47, 2,791.23 and 750.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.47, 2,791.23 and 750.23 is: 1,125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.47 : 2,791.23 = 750.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.47/2,791.23 = 750.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.47x = 2,791.23 × 750.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.47x = 2,094,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,058.18/1,860.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.55

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