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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.81, 2,783.89 and 539.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.81, 2,783.89 and 539.57 is: 809.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.81 : 2,783.89 = 539.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.81/2,783.89 = 539.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.81x = 2,783.89 × 539.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.81x = 1,502,106.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,106.95/1,855.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.41

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