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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.56, 2,784.20 and 760.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.56, 2,784.20 and 760.20 is: 1,140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.56 : 2,784.20 = 760.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.56/2,784.20 = 760.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.56x = 2,784.20 × 760.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.56x = 2,116,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,548.84/1,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.65

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