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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.45, 2,805.46 and 483.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.45, 2,805.46 and 483.79 is: 725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.45 : 2,805.46 = 483.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.45/2,805.46 = 483.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.45x = 2,805.46 × 483.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.45x = 1,357,245.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,245.27/1,870.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.63

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