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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.14, 2,783.78 and 685.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.14, 2,783.78 and 685.95 is: 1,029.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.14 : 2,783.78 = 685.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.14/2,783.78 = 685.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.14x = 2,783.78 × 685.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.14x = 1,909,533.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,533.89/1,855.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.32

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