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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.05, 2,782.59 and 556.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.05, 2,782.59 and 556.44 is: 834.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.05 : 2,782.59 = 556.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.05/2,782.59 = 556.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.05x = 2,782.59 × 556.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.05x = 1,548,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,344.38/1,855.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.66

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