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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.73, 2,779.49 and 756.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.73, 2,779.49 and 756.77 is: 1,133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.73 : 2,779.49 = 756.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.73/2,779.49 = 756.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.73x = 2,779.49 × 756.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.73x = 2,103,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,422.64/1,855.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.47

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