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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854.97, 2,782.08 and 538.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854.97, 2,782.08 and 538.45 is: 807.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854.97 : 2,782.08 = 538.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854.97/2,782.08 = 538.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854.97x = 2,782.08 × 538.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854.97x = 1,498,004.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,004.02/1,854.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.56

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