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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.38, 2,782.26 and 556.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.38, 2,782.26 and 556.54 is: 834.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.38 : 2,782.26 = 556.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.38/2,782.26 = 556.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.38x = 2,782.26 × 556.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.38x = 1,548,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,438.98/1,855.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.57

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