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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.93, 2,787.62 and 626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.93, 2,787.62 and 626.44 is: 939.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.93 : 2,787.62 = 626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.93/2,787.62 = 626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.93x = 2,787.62 × 626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.93x = 1,746,262.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,262.73/1,858.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.39

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