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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.42, 2,777.13 and 755.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.42, 2,777.13 and 755.54 is: 1,133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.42 : 2,777.13 = 755.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.42/2,777.13 = 755.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.42x = 2,777.13 × 755.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.42x = 2,098,218.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,218.91/1,851.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.30

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