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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.03, 2,785.73 and 932.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.03, 2,785.73 and 932.92 is: 1,398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.03 : 2,785.73 = 932.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.03/2,785.73 = 932.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.03x = 2,785.73 × 932.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.03x = 2,598,863.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,863.23/1,858.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.72

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