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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.92, 2,776.38 and 755.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.92, 2,776.38 and 755.09 is: 1,132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.92 : 2,776.38 = 755.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.92/2,776.38 = 755.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.92x = 2,776.38 × 755.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.92x = 2,096,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,423.72/1,850.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.64

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