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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.24, 2,782.94 and 622.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.24, 2,782.94 and 622.69 is: 934.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.24 : 2,782.94 = 622.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.24/2,782.94 = 622.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.24x = 2,782.94 × 622.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.24x = 1,732,908.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,908.91/1,855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.06

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