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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.43, 2,641.90 and 462.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.43, 2,641.90 and 462.79 is: 694.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.43 : 2,641.90 = 462.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.43/2,641.90 = 462.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.43x = 2,641.90 × 462.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.43x = 1,222,644.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,644.90/1,761.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.12

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