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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.42, 2,780.12 and 620.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.42, 2,780.12 and 620.83 is: 931.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.42 : 2,780.12 = 620.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.42/2,780.12 = 620.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.42x = 2,780.12 × 620.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.42x = 1,725,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,981.90/1,853.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.24

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