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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.73, 2,780.97 and 621.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.73, 2,780.97 and 621.11 is: 931.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.73 : 2,780.97 = 621.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.73/2,780.97 = 621.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.73x = 2,780.97 × 621.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.73x = 1,727,271.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,271.27/1,853.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.78

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