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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.66, 2,643.96 and 464.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.66, 2,643.96 and 464.14 is: 696.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.66 : 2,643.96 = 464.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.66/2,643.96 = 464.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.66x = 2,643.96 × 464.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.66x = 1,227,167.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,167.59/1,762.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.20

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