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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.71, 2,783.57 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.71, 2,783.57 and 557.28 is: 835.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.71 : 2,783.57 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.71/2,783.57 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.71x = 2,783.57 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.71x = 1,551,225.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,225.10/1,855.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.92

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