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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.56, 2,780.34 and 555.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.56, 2,780.34 and 555.22 is: 832.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.56 : 2,780.34 = 555.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.56/2,780.34 = 555.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.56x = 2,780.34 × 555.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.56x = 1,543,700.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,700.37/1,853.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.83

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