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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.31, 2,779.97 and 485.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.31, 2,779.97 and 485.31 is: 727.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.31 : 2,779.97 = 485.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.31/2,779.97 = 485.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.31x = 2,779.97 × 485.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.31x = 1,349,147.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,147.24/1,853.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.97

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