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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.14, 2,778.97 and 756.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.14, 2,778.97 and 756.62 is: 1,135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.14 : 2,778.97 = 756.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.14/2,778.97 = 756.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.14x = 2,778.97 × 756.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.14x = 2,102,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,606.60/1,852.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.23

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