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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.45, 2,780.38 and 620.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.45, 2,780.38 and 620.94 is: 931.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.45 : 2,780.38 = 620.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.45/2,780.38 = 620.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.45x = 2,780.38 × 620.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.45x = 1,726,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,460.36/1,853.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.49

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