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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.98, 2,781.33 and 700.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.98, 2,781.33 and 700.54 is: 1,050.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.98 : 2,781.33 = 700.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.98/2,781.33 = 700.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.98x = 2,781.33 × 700.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.98x = 1,948,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,432.92/1,853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.95

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