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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.05, 2,782.13 and 538.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.05, 2,782.13 and 538.45 is: 807.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.05 : 2,782.13 = 538.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.05/2,782.13 = 538.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.05x = 2,782.13 × 538.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.05x = 1,498,035.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,035.21/1,855.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.55

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