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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.71, 2,782.79 and 685.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.71, 2,782.79 and 685.46 is: 1,027.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.71 : 2,782.79 = 685.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.71/2,782.79 = 685.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.71x = 2,782.79 × 685.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.71x = 1,907,497.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,497.33/1,855.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.91

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