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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856.73, 2,784.80 and 557.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,856.73, 2,784.80 and 557.90 is: 836.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,856.73 : 2,784.80 = 557.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,856.73/2,784.80 = 557.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,856.73x = 2,784.80 × 557.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,856.73x = 1,553,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,627.39/1,856.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.75

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