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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.90, 2,644.17 and 464.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.90, 2,644.17 and 464.38 is: 696.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.90 : 2,644.17 = 464.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.90/2,644.17 = 464.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.90x = 2,644.17 × 464.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.90x = 1,227,899.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,899.66/1,762.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.52

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