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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.80, 2,737.53 and 785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.80, 2,737.53 and 785.76 is: 1,178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.80 : 2,737.53 = 785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.80/2,737.53 = 785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.80x = 2,737.53 × 785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.80x = 2,151,041.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,041.57/1,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.14

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