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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.68, 2,639.28 and 461.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.68, 2,639.28 and 461.04 is: 691.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.68 : 2,639.28 = 461.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.68/2,639.28 = 461.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.68x = 2,639.28 × 461.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.68x = 1,216,813.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,813.65/1,759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.50

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