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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.93, 2,779.89 and 620.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.93, 2,779.89 and 620.93 is: 931.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.93 : 2,779.89 = 620.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.93/2,779.89 = 620.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.93x = 2,779.89 × 620.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.93x = 1,726,103.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,103.20/1,853.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.05

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