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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.70, 2,780.58 and 620.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.70, 2,780.58 and 620.88 is: 931.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.70 : 2,780.58 = 620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.70/2,780.58 = 620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.70x = 2,780.58 × 620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.70x = 1,726,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,389.50/1,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.32

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