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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.64, 2,783.67 and 623.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.64, 2,783.67 and 623.13 is: 934.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.64 : 2,783.67 = 623.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.64/2,783.67 = 623.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.64x = 2,783.67 × 623.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.64x = 1,734,585.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,585.17/1,855.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.77

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