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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.08, 2,783.10 and 759.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.08, 2,783.10 and 759.08 is: 1,138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.08 : 2,783.10 = 759.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.08/2,783.10 = 759.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.08x = 2,783.10 × 759.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.08x = 2,112,595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,595.55/1,855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.82

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