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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.47, 2,783.35 and 622.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.47, 2,783.35 and 622.87 is: 934.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.47 : 2,783.35 = 622.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.47/2,783.35 = 622.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.47x = 2,783.35 × 622.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.47x = 1,733,671.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,671.19/1,855.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.36

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