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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.08, 2,797.23 and 754.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.08, 2,797.23 and 754.05 is: 1,131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.08 : 2,797.23 = 754.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.08/2,797.23 = 754.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.08x = 2,797.23 × 754.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.08x = 2,109,251.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,251.28/1,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.52

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