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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.55, 2,779.61 and 757.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.55, 2,779.61 and 757.53 is: 1,136.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.55 : 2,779.61 = 757.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.55/2,779.61 = 757.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.55x = 2,779.61 × 757.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.55x = 2,105,634.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,634.18/1,853.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.00

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