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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.30, 2,647.96 and 466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.30, 2,647.96 and 466.76 is: 700.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.30 : 2,647.96 = 466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.30/2,647.96 = 466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.30x = 2,647.96 × 466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.30x = 1,235,961.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,961.81/1,765.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.14

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