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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.72, 2,783.90 and 685.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.72, 2,783.90 and 685.73 is: 1,028.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.72 : 2,783.90 = 685.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.72/2,783.90 = 685.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.72x = 2,783.90 × 685.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.72x = 1,909,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,003.66/1,855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.71

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