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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.85, 2,639.78 and 461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.85, 2,639.78 and 461.32 is: 691.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.85 : 2,639.78 = 461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.85/2,639.78 = 461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.85x = 2,639.78 × 461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.85x = 1,217,782.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,782.91/1,759.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.98

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