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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.02, 2,782.17 and 684.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.02, 2,782.17 and 684.84 is: 1,027.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.02 : 2,782.17 = 684.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.02/2,782.17 = 684.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.02x = 2,782.17 × 684.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.02x = 1,905,341.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,341.30/1,855.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.13

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