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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.91, 2,780.30 and 621.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.91, 2,780.30 and 621.05 is: 931.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.91 : 2,780.30 = 621.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.91/2,780.30 = 621.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.91x = 2,780.30 × 621.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.91x = 1,726,692.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,692.97/1,853.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.38

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