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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.03, 2,782.37 and 539.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.03, 2,782.37 and 539.13 is: 808.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.03 : 2,782.37 = 539.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.03/2,782.37 = 539.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.03x = 2,782.37 × 539.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.03x = 1,500,060.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,060.49/1,855.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.65

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