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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.85, 2,776.28 and 925.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.85, 2,776.28 and 925.83 is: 1,388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.85 : 2,776.28 = 925.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.85/2,776.28 = 925.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.85x = 2,776.28 × 925.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.85x = 2,570,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,358.68/1,850.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.75

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