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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.44, 2,783.43 and 623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.44, 2,783.43 and 623.16 is: 934.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.44 : 2,783.43 = 623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.44/2,783.43 = 623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.44x = 2,783.43 × 623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.44x = 1,734,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,522.24/1,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.83

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