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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.42, 2,779.14 and 620.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.42, 2,779.14 and 620.42 is: 930.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.42 : 2,779.14 = 620.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.42/2,779.14 = 620.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.42x = 2,779.14 × 620.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.42x = 1,724,234.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,234.04/1,853.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.30

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