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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.19, 2,974.42 and 750.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.19, 2,974.42 and 750.55 is: 1,125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.19 : 2,974.42 = 750.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.19/2,974.42 = 750.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.19x = 2,974.42 × 750.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.19x = 2,232,450.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,450.93/1,983.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.69

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