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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.08, 2,778.91 and 620.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.08, 2,778.91 and 620.16 is: 930.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.08 : 2,778.91 = 620.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.08/2,778.91 = 620.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.08x = 2,778.91 × 620.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.08x = 1,723,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,356.85/1,853.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.00

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