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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.86, 2,782.94 and 557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.86, 2,782.94 and 557.06 is: 835.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.86 : 2,782.94 = 557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.86/2,782.94 = 557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.86x = 2,782.94 × 557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.86x = 1,550,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,264.56/1,855.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.33

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