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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.58, 2,646.83 and 466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.58, 2,646.83 and 466.14 is: 699.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.58 : 2,646.83 = 466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.58/2,646.83 = 466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.58x = 2,646.83 × 466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.58x = 1,233,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,793.34/1,764.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.20

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