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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.49, 2,777.97 and 755.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.49, 2,777.97 and 755.92 is: 1,134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.49 : 2,777.97 = 755.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.49/2,777.97 = 755.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.49x = 2,777.97 × 755.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.49x = 2,099,923.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,923.08/1,851.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.18

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