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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.21, 2,780.28 and 620.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.21, 2,780.28 and 620.63 is: 931.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.21 : 2,780.28 = 620.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.21/2,780.28 = 620.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.21x = 2,780.28 × 620.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.21x = 1,725,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,525.18/1,853.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.10

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