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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.86, 2,783.34 and 539.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.86, 2,783.34 and 539.26 is: 808.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.86 : 2,783.34 = 539.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.86/2,783.34 = 539.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.86x = 2,783.34 × 539.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.86x = 1,500,943.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,943.93/1,855.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.76

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