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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.84, 2,777.76 and 755.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.84, 2,777.76 and 755.43 is: 1,133.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.84 : 2,777.76 = 755.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.84/2,777.76 = 755.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.84x = 2,777.76 × 755.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.84x = 2,098,403.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,403.24/1,851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.15

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