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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.97, 2,791.47 and 750.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.97, 2,791.47 and 750.40 is: 1,125.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.97 : 2,791.47 = 750.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.97/2,791.47 = 750.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.97x = 2,791.47 × 750.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.97x = 2,094,719.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,719.09/1,860.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.61

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