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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.52, 2,777.82 and 755.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.52, 2,777.82 and 755.68 is: 1,133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.52 : 2,777.82 = 755.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.52/2,777.82 = 755.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.52x = 2,777.82 × 755.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.52x = 2,099,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,143.02/1,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.74

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