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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.77, 2,974.18 and 750.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.77, 2,974.18 and 750.76 is: 1,126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.77 : 2,974.18 = 750.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.77/2,974.18 = 750.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.77x = 2,974.18 × 750.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.77x = 2,232,895.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,895.38/1,982.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.15

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