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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.13, 2,764.69 and 475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.13, 2,764.69 and 475.13 is: 712.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.13 : 2,764.69 = 475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.13/2,764.69 = 475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.13x = 2,764.69 × 475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.13x = 1,313,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,572.15/1,843.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.69

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