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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.48, 2,777.49 and 757.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.48, 2,777.49 and 757.25 is: 1,134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.48 : 2,777.49 = 757.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.48/2,777.49 = 757.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.48x = 2,777.49 × 757.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.48x = 2,103,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,250.83/1,853.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.76

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