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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.98, 2,672.97 and 483.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.98, 2,672.97 and 483.45 is: 725.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.98 : 2,672.97 = 483.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.98/2,672.97 = 483.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.98x = 2,672.97 × 483.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.98x = 1,292,245.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,245.75/1,781.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.17

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