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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.41, 2,553.60 and 469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.41, 2,553.60 and 469.83 is: 704.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.41 : 2,553.60 = 469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.41/2,553.60 = 469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.41x = 2,553.60 × 469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.41x = 1,199,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,757.89/1,702.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.74

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