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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.60, 2,775.20 and 875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.60, 2,775.20 and 875.20 is: 1,313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.60 : 2,775.20 = 875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.60/2,775.20 = 875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.60x = 2,775.20 × 875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.60x = 2,428,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,855.04/1,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.18

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