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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856.40, 2,782.52 and 759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,856.40, 2,782.52 and 759.44 is: 1,138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,856.40 : 2,782.52 = 759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,856.40/2,782.52 = 759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,856.40x = 2,782.52 × 759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,856.40x = 2,113,156.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,156.99/1,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.31

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