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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.55, 2,783.51 and 589.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.55, 2,783.51 and 589.02 is: 883.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.55 : 2,783.51 = 589.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.55/2,783.51 = 589.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.55x = 2,783.51 × 589.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.55x = 1,639,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,540.12/1,855.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.59

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