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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856.66, 2,785.54 and 702.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,856.66, 2,785.54 and 702.50 is: 1,053.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,856.66 : 2,785.54 = 702.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,856.66/2,785.54 = 702.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,856.66x = 2,785.54 × 702.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,856.66x = 1,956,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,841.85/1,856.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.96

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