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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.75, 2,702.63 and 433.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.75, 2,702.63 and 433.75 is: 650.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.75 : 2,702.63 = 433.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.75/2,702.63 = 433.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.75x = 2,702.63 × 433.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.75x = 1,172,263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,263.59/1,801.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.63

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