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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.90, 2,780.67 and 485.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.90, 2,780.67 and 485.90 is: 728.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.90 : 2,780.67 = 485.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.90/2,780.67 = 485.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.90x = 2,780.67 × 485.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.90x = 1,351,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,127.55/1,853.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.80

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