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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.94, 2,779.70 and 758.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.94, 2,779.70 and 758.64 is: 1,137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.94 : 2,779.70 = 758.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.94/2,779.70 = 758.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.94x = 2,779.70 × 758.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.94x = 2,108,787.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,787.81/1,853.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.46

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