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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.38, 2,780.10 and 620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.38, 2,780.10 and 620.80 is: 931.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.38 : 2,780.10 = 620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.38/2,780.10 = 620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.38x = 2,780.10 × 620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.38x = 1,725,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,886.08/1,853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.21

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