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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.83, 2,807.90 and 485.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.83, 2,807.90 and 485.15 is: 727.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.83 : 2,807.90 = 485.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.83/2,807.90 = 485.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.83x = 2,807.90 × 485.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.83x = 1,362,250.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,250.26/1,871.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.77

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