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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.86, 2,774.93 and 680.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.86, 2,774.93 and 680.25 is: 1,019.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.86 : 2,774.93 = 680.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.86/2,774.93 = 680.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.86x = 2,774.93 × 680.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.86x = 1,887,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,653.14/1,850.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.88

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