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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.66, 2,705.49 and 487.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.66, 2,705.49 and 487.41 is: 731.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.66 : 2,705.49 = 487.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.66/2,705.49 = 487.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.66x = 2,705.49 × 487.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.66x = 1,318,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,682.88/1,803.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.12

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