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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.45, 2,774.30 and 875.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.45, 2,774.30 and 875.41 is: 1,312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.45 : 2,774.30 = 875.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.45/2,774.30 = 875.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.45x = 2,774.30 × 875.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.45x = 2,428,636.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,636.09/1,850.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.46

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