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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.67, 2,783.51 and 759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.67, 2,783.51 and 759.27 is: 1,138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.67 : 2,783.51 = 759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.67/2,783.51 = 759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.67x = 2,783.51 × 759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.67x = 2,113,431.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,431.84/1,855.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.91

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