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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.35, 2,642.02 and 462.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.35, 2,642.02 and 462.78 is: 694.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.35 : 2,642.02 = 462.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.35/2,642.02 = 462.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.35x = 2,642.02 × 462.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.35x = 1,222,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,672.86/1,761.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.17

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