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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.95, 2,674.22 and 484.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.95, 2,674.22 and 484.52 is: 726.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.95 : 2,674.22 = 484.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.95/2,674.22 = 484.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.95x = 2,674.22 × 484.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.95x = 1,295,697.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,697.28/1,782.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.72

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