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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.81, 2,784.03 and 623.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.81, 2,784.03 and 623.34 is: 935.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.81 : 2,784.03 = 623.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.81/2,784.03 = 623.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.81x = 2,784.03 × 623.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.81x = 1,735,397.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,397.26/1,855.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.12

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