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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.37, 2,782.91 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.37, 2,782.91 and 468.72 is: 703.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.37 : 2,782.91 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.37/2,782.91 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.37x = 2,782.91 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.37x = 1,304,406.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,406.75/1,855.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.04

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