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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.50, 2,738.60 and 785.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.50, 2,738.60 and 785.50 is: 1,178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.50 : 2,738.60 = 785.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.50/2,738.60 = 785.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.50x = 2,738.60 × 785.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.50x = 2,151,170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,170.30/1,825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.40

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