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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.81, 2,647.38 and 466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.81, 2,647.38 and 466.28 is: 699.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.81 : 2,647.38 = 466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.81/2,647.38 = 466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.81x = 2,647.38 × 466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.81x = 1,234,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,425.80/1,764.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.47

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