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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.70, 2,777.13 and 754.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.70, 2,777.13 and 754.92 is: 1,132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.70 : 2,777.13 = 754.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.70/2,777.13 = 754.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.70x = 2,777.13 × 754.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.70x = 2,096,510.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,510.98/1,850.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.82

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