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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.83, 2,804.90 and 483.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.83, 2,804.90 and 483.15 is: 724.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.83 : 2,804.90 = 483.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.83/2,804.90 = 483.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.83x = 2,804.90 × 483.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.83x = 1,355,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,185.02/1,869.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.77

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