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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.38, 2,783.09 and 487.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.38, 2,783.09 and 487.38 is: 731.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.38 : 2,783.09 = 487.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.38/2,783.09 = 487.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.38x = 2,783.09 × 487.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.38x = 1,356,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,422.40/1,855.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.08

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