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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.35, 2,783.16 and 622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.35, 2,783.16 and 622.80 is: 934.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.35 : 2,783.16 = 622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.35/2,783.16 = 622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.35x = 2,783.16 × 622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.35x = 1,733,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,352.05/1,855.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.25

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