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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.87, 2,701.08 and 484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.87, 2,701.08 and 484.72 is: 727.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.87 : 2,701.08 = 484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.87/2,701.08 = 484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.87x = 2,701.08 × 484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.87x = 1,309,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,260.74/1,800.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.02

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