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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.81, 2,552.86 and 469.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.81, 2,552.86 and 469.22 is: 703.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.81 : 2,552.86 = 469.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.81/2,552.86 = 469.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.81x = 2,552.86 × 469.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.81x = 1,197,844.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,844.24/1,701.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.87

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