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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.39, 2,777.84 and 755.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.39, 2,777.84 and 755.86 is: 1,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.39 : 2,777.84 = 755.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.39/2,777.84 = 755.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.39x = 2,777.84 × 755.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.39x = 2,099,660.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,660.67/1,851.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.10

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