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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.81, 2,777.61 and 465.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.81, 2,777.61 and 465.15 is: 697.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.81 : 2,777.61 = 465.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.81/2,777.61 = 465.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.81x = 2,777.61 × 465.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.81x = 1,292,005.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,005.29/1,851.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.70

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