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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.41, 2,783.38 and 556.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.41, 2,783.38 and 556.98 is: 835.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.41 : 2,783.38 = 556.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.41/2,783.38 = 556.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.41x = 2,783.38 × 556.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.41x = 1,550,270.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,270.29/1,855.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.54

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