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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.38, 2,778.09 and 682.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.38, 2,778.09 and 682.30 is: 1,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.38 : 2,778.09 = 682.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.38/2,778.09 = 682.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.38x = 2,778.09 × 682.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.38x = 1,895,490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,490.81/1,853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.72

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