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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856.49, 2,785.16 and 607.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,856.49, 2,785.16 and 607.15 is: 910.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,856.49 : 2,785.16 = 607.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,856.49/2,785.16 = 607.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,856.49x = 2,785.16 × 607.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,856.49x = 1,690,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,999.90/1,856.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.86

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