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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.50, 2,782.09 and 605.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.50, 2,782.09 and 605.67 is: 908.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.50 : 2,782.09 = 605.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.50/2,782.09 = 605.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.50x = 2,782.09 × 605.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.50x = 1,685,028.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,028.45/1,855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.13

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