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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.53, 2,782.86 and 539.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.53, 2,782.86 and 539.28 is: 808.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.53 : 2,782.86 = 539.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.53/2,782.86 = 539.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.53x = 2,782.86 × 539.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.53x = 1,500,740.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,740.74/1,855.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.79

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