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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.81, 2,779.58 and 620.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.81, 2,779.58 and 620.33 is: 930.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.81 : 2,779.58 = 620.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.81/2,779.58 = 620.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.81x = 2,779.58 × 620.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.81x = 1,724,244.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,244.51/1,852.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.61

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