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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.80, 2,553.89 and 469.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.80, 2,553.89 and 469.91 is: 704.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.80 : 2,553.89 = 469.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.80/2,553.89 = 469.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.80x = 2,553.89 × 469.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.80x = 1,200,083.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,083.33/1,702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.77

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