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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.53, 2,794.59 and 752.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.53, 2,794.59 and 752.57 is: 1,128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.53 : 2,794.59 = 752.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.53/2,794.59 = 752.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.53x = 2,794.59 × 752.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.53x = 2,103,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,124.60/1,863.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.57

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