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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.19, 2,782.92 and 622.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.19, 2,782.92 and 622.64 is: 934.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.19 : 2,782.92 = 622.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.19/2,782.92 = 622.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.19x = 2,782.92 × 622.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.19x = 1,732,743.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,743.39/1,855.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.00

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