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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.28, 2,778.93 and 756.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.28, 2,778.93 and 756.99 is: 1,135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.28 : 2,778.93 = 756.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.28/2,778.93 = 756.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.28x = 2,778.93 × 756.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.28x = 2,103,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,622.22/1,853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.08

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