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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.59, 2,783.08 and 686.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.59, 2,783.08 and 686.14 is: 1,029.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.59 : 2,783.08 = 686.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.59/2,783.08 = 686.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.59x = 2,783.08 × 686.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.59x = 1,909,592.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,592.07/1,855.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.10

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