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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.71, 2,674.05 and 484.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.71, 2,674.05 and 484.17 is: 726.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.71 : 2,674.05 = 484.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.71/2,674.05 = 484.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.71x = 2,674.05 × 484.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.71x = 1,294,694.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,694.79/1,782.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.25

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