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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.31, 2,779.86 and 466.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.31, 2,779.86 and 466.65 is: 699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.31 : 2,779.86 = 466.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.31/2,779.86 = 466.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.31x = 2,779.86 × 466.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.31x = 1,297,221.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,221.67/1,853.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.95

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