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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.70, 2,776.97 and 754.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.70, 2,776.97 and 754.47 is: 1,132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.70 : 2,776.97 = 754.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.70/2,776.97 = 754.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.70x = 2,776.97 × 754.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.70x = 2,095,140.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,140.56/1,850.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.08

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