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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.68, 2,782.92 and 622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.68, 2,782.92 and 622.80 is: 934.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.68 : 2,782.92 = 622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.68/2,782.92 = 622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.68x = 2,782.92 × 622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.68x = 1,733,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,202.58/1,855.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.00

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