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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.51, 2,776.32 and 782.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.51, 2,776.32 and 782.45 is: 1,173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.51 : 2,776.32 = 782.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.51/2,776.32 = 782.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.51x = 2,776.32 × 782.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.51x = 2,172,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,331.58/1,850.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.91

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