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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.15, 2,780.54 and 975.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.15, 2,780.54 and 975.43 is: 1,463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.15 : 2,780.54 = 975.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.15/2,780.54 = 975.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.15x = 2,780.54 × 975.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.15x = 2,712,224.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,224.39/1,853.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.58

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