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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.67, 2,777.51 and 755.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.67, 2,777.51 and 755.79 is: 1,133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.67 : 2,777.51 = 755.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.67/2,777.51 = 755.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.67x = 2,777.51 × 755.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.67x = 2,099,214.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,214.28/1,851.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.69

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