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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.67, 2,714.69 and 493.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.67, 2,714.69 and 493.45 is: 740.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.67 : 2,714.69 = 493.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.67/2,714.69 = 493.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.67x = 2,714.69 × 493.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.67x = 1,339,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,563.78/1,809.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.23

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