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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854.83, 2,783.18 and 814.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854.83, 2,783.18 and 814.55 is: 1,222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854.83 : 2,783.18 = 814.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854.83/2,783.18 = 814.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854.83x = 2,783.18 × 814.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854.83x = 2,267,021.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,021.28/1,854.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.23

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