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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.42, 2,795.13 and 476.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.42, 2,795.13 and 476.76 is: 715.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.42 : 2,795.13 = 476.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.42/2,795.13 = 476.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.42x = 2,795.13 × 476.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.42x = 1,332,606.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,606.18/1,863.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.14

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