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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.52, 2,783.28 and 701.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.52, 2,783.28 and 701.36 is: 1,052.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.52 : 2,783.28 = 701.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.52/2,783.28 = 701.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.52x = 2,783.28 × 701.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.52x = 1,952,081.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,081.26/1,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.04

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