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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.08, 2,646.08 and 465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.08, 2,646.08 and 465.64 is: 698.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.08 : 2,646.08 = 465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.08/2,646.08 = 465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.08x = 2,646.08 × 465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.08x = 1,232,120.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,120.69/1,764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.45

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