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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.96, 2,578.54 and 469.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.96, 2,578.54 and 469.74 is: 704.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.96 : 2,578.54 = 469.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.96/2,578.54 = 469.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.96x = 2,578.54 × 469.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.96x = 1,211,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,243.38/1,718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.64

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