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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.91, 2,674.50 and 484.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.91, 2,674.50 and 484.39 is: 726.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.91 : 2,674.50 = 484.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.91/2,674.50 = 484.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.91x = 2,674.50 × 484.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.91x = 1,295,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,501.06/1,782.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.62

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