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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.58, 2,738.02 and 785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.58, 2,738.02 and 785.76 is: 1,178.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.58 : 2,738.02 = 785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.58/2,738.02 = 785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.58x = 2,738.02 × 785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.58x = 2,151,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,426.60/1,825.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.49

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