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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.94, 2,778.55 and 682.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.94, 2,778.55 and 682.64 is: 1,023.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.94 : 2,778.55 = 682.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.94/2,778.55 = 682.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.94x = 2,778.55 × 682.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.94x = 1,896,749.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,749.37/1,852.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.64

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