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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.73, 2,795.59 and 477.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.73, 2,795.59 and 477.07 is: 715.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.73 : 2,795.59 = 477.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.73/2,795.59 = 477.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.73x = 2,795.59 × 477.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.73x = 1,333,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,692.12/1,863.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.60

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