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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.15, 2,782.45 and 700.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.15, 2,782.45 and 700.63 is: 1,050.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.15 : 2,782.45 = 700.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.15/2,782.45 = 700.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.15x = 2,782.45 × 700.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.15x = 1,949,450.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,450.53/1,855.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.83

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