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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.33, 2,782.99 and 854.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.33, 2,782.99 and 854.56 is: 1,281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.33 : 2,782.99 = 854.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.33/2,782.99 = 854.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.33x = 2,782.99 × 854.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.33x = 2,378,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,231.93/1,855.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.84

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