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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.40, 2,780.10 and 757.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.40, 2,780.10 and 757.52 is: 1,136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.40 : 2,780.10 = 757.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.40/2,780.10 = 757.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.40x = 2,780.10 × 757.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.40x = 2,105,967.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,967.45/1,853.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.27

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