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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.49, 2,553.46 and 469.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.49, 2,553.46 and 469.61 is: 704.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.49 : 2,553.46 = 469.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.49/2,553.46 = 469.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.49x = 2,553.46 × 469.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.49x = 1,199,135.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,135.56/1,702.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.34

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