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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.60, 2,782.98 and 557.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.60, 2,782.98 and 557.16 is: 835.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.60 : 2,782.98 = 557.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.60/2,782.98 = 557.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.60x = 2,782.98 × 557.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.60x = 1,550,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,565.14/1,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.61

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