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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.63, 2,783.58 and 557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.63, 2,783.58 and 557.20 is: 835.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.63 : 2,783.58 = 557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.63/2,783.58 = 557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.63x = 2,783.58 × 557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.63x = 1,551,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,010.78/1,855.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.84

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