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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856.25, 2,785.05 and 702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,856.25, 2,785.05 and 702 is: 1,053.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,856.25 : 2,785.05 = 702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,856.25/2,785.05 = 702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,856.25x = 2,785.05 × 702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,856.25x = 1,955,105.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,105.10/1,856.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.26

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