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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.95, 2,672.71 and 483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.95, 2,672.71 and 483.52 is: 725.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.95 : 2,672.71 = 483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.95/2,672.71 = 483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.95x = 2,672.71 × 483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.95x = 1,292,308.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,308.74/1,781.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.22

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