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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.52, 2,642.26 and 463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.52, 2,642.26 and 463 is: 694.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.52 : 2,642.26 = 463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.52/2,642.26 = 463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.52x = 2,642.26 × 463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.52x = 1,223,366.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,366.38/1,761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.49

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