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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.48, 2,782.32 and 977.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.48, 2,782.32 and 977.04 is: 1,465.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.48 : 2,782.32 = 977.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.48/2,782.32 = 977.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.48x = 2,782.32 × 977.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.48x = 2,718,437.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,437.93/1,855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.09

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