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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.44, 2,780.52 and 684.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.44, 2,780.52 and 684.16 is: 1,026.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.44 : 2,780.52 = 684.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.44/2,780.52 = 684.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.44x = 2,780.52 × 684.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.44x = 1,902,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,320.56/1,853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.37

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