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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.12, 2,778.99 and 620.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.12, 2,778.99 and 620.27 is: 930.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.12 : 2,778.99 = 620.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.12/2,778.99 = 620.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.12x = 2,778.99 × 620.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.12x = 1,723,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,724.13/1,853.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.17

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