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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.89, 2,780.69 and 757.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.89, 2,780.69 and 757.96 is: 1,136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.89 : 2,780.69 = 757.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.89/2,780.69 = 757.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.89x = 2,780.69 × 757.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.89x = 2,107,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,651.79/1,853.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.88

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