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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856.39, 2,784.60 and 624.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,856.39, 2,784.60 and 624.67 is: 937.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,856.39 : 2,784.60 = 624.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,856.39/2,784.60 = 624.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,856.39x = 2,784.60 × 624.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,856.39x = 1,739,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,449.12/1,856.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.01

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