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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.62, 2,639.33 and 461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.62, 2,639.33 and 461.09 is: 691.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.62 : 2,639.33 = 461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.62/2,639.33 = 461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.62x = 2,639.33 × 461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.62x = 1,216,977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,977.29/1,759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.61

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