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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.64, 2,783.50 and 669.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.64, 2,783.50 and 669.63 is: 1,004.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.64 : 2,783.50 = 669.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.64/2,783.50 = 669.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.64x = 2,783.50 × 669.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.64x = 1,863,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,923.87/1,855.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.46

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