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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.78, 2,435.76 and 469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.78, 2,435.76 and 469.50 is: 704.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.78 : 2,435.76 = 469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.78/2,435.76 = 469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.78x = 2,435.76 × 469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.78x = 1,143,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,589.32/1,623.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.28

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