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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856.72, 2,785.19 and 558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,856.72, 2,785.19 and 558.09 is: 837.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,856.72 : 2,785.19 = 558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,856.72/2,785.19 = 558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,856.72x = 2,785.19 × 558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,856.72x = 1,554,383.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,383.90/1,856.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.17

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