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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.55, 2,780.91 and 757.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.55, 2,780.91 and 757.26 is: 1,136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.55 : 2,780.91 = 757.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.55/2,780.91 = 757.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.55x = 2,780.91 × 757.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.55x = 2,105,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,871.91/1,853.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.13

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