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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.04, 2,774.24 and 875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.04, 2,774.24 and 875.20 is: 1,311.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.04 : 2,774.24 = 875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.04/2,774.24 = 875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.04x = 2,774.24 × 875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.04x = 2,428,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,014.85/1,851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.70

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