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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.98, 2,784.69 and 702.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.98, 2,784.69 and 702.54 is: 1,054.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.98 : 2,784.69 = 702.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.98/2,784.69 = 702.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.98x = 2,784.69 × 702.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.98x = 1,956,356.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,356.11/1,855.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.08

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