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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.67, 2,802.81 and 481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.67, 2,802.81 and 481.96 is: 722.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.67 : 2,802.81 = 481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.67/2,802.81 = 481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.67x = 2,802.81 × 481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.67x = 1,350,842.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,842.31/1,868.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.89

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