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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.09, 2,782.65 and 622.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.09, 2,782.65 and 622.52 is: 933.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.09 : 2,782.65 = 622.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.09/2,782.65 = 622.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.09x = 2,782.65 × 622.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.09x = 1,732,238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,238.25/1,855.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.78

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