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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.54, 2,778.14 and 756.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.54, 2,778.14 and 756.32 is: 1,134.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.54 : 2,778.14 = 756.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.54/2,778.14 = 756.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.54x = 2,778.14 × 756.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.54x = 2,101,162.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,162.84/1,852.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.21

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