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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.99, 2,687.83 and 493.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.99, 2,687.83 and 493.47 is: 740.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.99 : 2,687.83 = 493.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.99/2,687.83 = 493.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.99x = 2,687.83 × 493.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.99x = 1,326,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,362.24/1,791.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.16

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