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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.51, 2,435.31 and 469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.51, 2,435.31 and 469.26 is: 703.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.51 : 2,435.31 = 469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.51/2,435.31 = 469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.51x = 2,435.31 × 469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.51x = 1,142,793.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,793.57/1,623.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.90

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