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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.08, 2,787.12 and 762.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.08, 2,787.12 and 762.25 is: 1,143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.08 : 2,787.12 = 762.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.08/2,787.12 = 762.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.08x = 2,787.12 × 762.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.08x = 2,124,482.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,482.22/1,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.38

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