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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.33, 2,794.98 and 476.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.33, 2,794.98 and 476.66 is: 714.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.33 : 2,794.98 = 476.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.33/2,794.98 = 476.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.33x = 2,794.98 × 476.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.33x = 1,332,262.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,262.15/1,863.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.99

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