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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.71, 2,783.03 and 622.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.71, 2,783.03 and 622.98 is: 934.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.71 : 2,783.03 = 622.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.71/2,783.03 = 622.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.71x = 2,783.03 × 622.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.71x = 1,733,768.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,768.91/1,855.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.29

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