Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847, 2,770.50 and 479
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,847, 2,770.50 and 479 is: 718.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,847 : 2,770.50 = 479 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,847/2,770.50 = 479/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,847x = 2,770.50 × 479 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,847x = 1,327,069.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,327,069.50/1,847 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718.50
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