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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856.67, 2,785.24 and 558.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,856.67, 2,785.24 and 558.14 is: 837.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,856.67 : 2,785.24 = 558.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,856.67/2,785.24 = 558.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,856.67x = 2,785.24 × 558.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,856.67x = 1,554,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,553.15/1,856.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.28

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