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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.48, 2,783.76 and 623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.48, 2,783.76 and 623.20 is: 934.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.48 : 2,783.76 = 623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.48/2,783.76 = 623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.48x = 2,783.76 × 623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.48x = 1,734,839.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,839.23/1,855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.98

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