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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.94, 2,644.40 and 446.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.94, 2,644.40 and 446.69 is: 670.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.94 : 2,644.40 = 446.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.94/2,644.40 = 446.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.94x = 2,644.40 × 446.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.94x = 1,181,234.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,234.76/1,762.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.04

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