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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.85, 2,783.96 and 686.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.85, 2,783.96 and 686.17 is: 1,029.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.85 : 2,783.96 = 686.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.85/2,783.96 = 686.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.85x = 2,783.96 × 686.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.85x = 1,910,257.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,257.63/1,855.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.32

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