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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.94, 2,674.55 and 484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.94, 2,674.55 and 484.38 is: 726.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.94 : 2,674.55 = 484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.94/2,674.55 = 484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.94x = 2,674.55 × 484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.94x = 1,295,498.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,498.53/1,782.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.61

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