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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.80, 2,639.72 and 461.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.80, 2,639.72 and 461.27 is: 691.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.80 : 2,639.72 = 461.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.80/2,639.72 = 461.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.80x = 2,639.72 × 461.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.80x = 1,217,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,623.64/1,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.91

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