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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813, 2,719.50 and 445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813, 2,719.50 and 445 is: 667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813 : 2,719.50 = 445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813/2,719.50 = 445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813x = 2,719.50 × 445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813x = 1,210,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,177.50/1,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.50

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