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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.48, 2,778.95 and 682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.48, 2,778.95 and 682.32 is: 1,023.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.48 : 2,778.95 = 682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.48/2,778.95 = 682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.48x = 2,778.95 × 682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.48x = 1,896,133.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,133.16/1,852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.56

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