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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.40, 2,782.86 and 701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.40, 2,782.86 and 701 is: 1,051.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.40 : 2,782.86 = 701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.40/2,782.86 = 701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.40x = 2,782.86 × 701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.40x = 1,950,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,784.86/1,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.41

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