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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856.91, 2,785.38 and 624.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,856.91, 2,785.38 and 624.21 is: 936.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,856.91 : 2,785.38 = 624.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,856.91/2,785.38 = 624.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,856.91x = 2,785.38 × 624.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,856.91x = 1,738,662.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,662.05/1,856.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.32

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