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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.29, 2,805.24 and 483.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.29, 2,805.24 and 483.59 is: 725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.29 : 2,805.24 = 483.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.29/2,805.24 = 483.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.29x = 2,805.24 × 483.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.29x = 1,356,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,571.99/1,870.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.33

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