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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.23, 2,792.75 and 750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.23, 2,792.75 and 750.60 is: 1,126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.23 : 2,792.75 = 750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.23/2,792.75 = 750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.23x = 2,792.75 × 750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.23x = 2,096,224.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,224.19/1,861.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.26

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