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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.73, 2,783.97 and 623.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.73, 2,783.97 and 623.11 is: 934.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.73 : 2,783.97 = 623.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.73/2,783.97 = 623.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.73x = 2,783.97 × 623.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.73x = 1,734,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,719.55/1,855.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.79

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