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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.81, 2,783.90 and 686.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.81, 2,783.90 and 686.12 is: 1,029.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.81 : 2,783.90 = 686.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.81/2,783.90 = 686.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.81x = 2,783.90 × 686.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.81x = 1,910,072.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,072.12/1,855.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.24

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