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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.46, 2,779.02 and 620.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.46, 2,779.02 and 620.64 is: 930.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.46 : 2,779.02 = 620.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.46/2,779.02 = 620.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.46x = 2,779.02 × 620.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.46x = 1,724,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,770.97/1,853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.57

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