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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.85, 2,775.66 and 876.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.85, 2,775.66 and 876.57 is: 1,313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.85 : 2,775.66 = 876.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.85/2,775.66 = 876.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.85x = 2,775.66 × 876.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.85x = 2,433,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,055.90/1,851.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.85

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