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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.39, 2,776.96 and 876.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.39, 2,776.96 and 876.50 is: 1,315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.39 : 2,776.96 = 876.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.39/2,776.96 = 876.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.39x = 2,776.96 × 876.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.39x = 2,433,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,989.36/1,850.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.39

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