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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.20, 2,782.64 and 556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.20, 2,782.64 and 556.80 is: 835.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.20 : 2,782.64 = 556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.20/2,782.64 = 556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.20x = 2,782.64 × 556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.20x = 1,549,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,373.95/1,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.15

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