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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.30, 2,777.40 and 755.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.30, 2,777.40 and 755.38 is: 1,132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.30 : 2,777.40 = 755.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.30/2,777.40 = 755.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.30x = 2,777.40 × 755.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.30x = 2,097,992.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,992.41/1,852.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.64

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