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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854.96, 2,783.76 and 760.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854.96, 2,783.76 and 760.32 is: 1,141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854.96 : 2,783.76 = 760.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854.96/2,783.76 = 760.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854.96x = 2,783.76 × 760.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854.96x = 2,116,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,548.40/1,854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.02

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