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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.32, 2,776.08 and 755.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.32, 2,776.08 and 755.42 is: 1,132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.32 : 2,776.08 = 755.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.32/2,776.08 = 755.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.32x = 2,776.08 × 755.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.32x = 2,097,106.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,106.35/1,852.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.15

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