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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.35, 2,805.25 and 483.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.35, 2,805.25 and 483.69 is: 725.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.35 : 2,805.25 = 483.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.35/2,805.25 = 483.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.35x = 2,805.25 × 483.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.35x = 1,356,871.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,871.37/1,870.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.46

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