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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.08, 2,647.58 and 466.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.08, 2,647.58 and 466.64 is: 699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.08 : 2,647.58 = 466.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.08/2,647.58 = 466.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.08x = 2,647.58 × 466.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.08x = 1,235,466.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,466.73/1,765.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.95

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