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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.35, 2,647.97 and 466.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.35, 2,647.97 and 466.83 is: 700.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.35 : 2,647.97 = 466.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.35/2,647.97 = 466.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.35x = 2,647.97 × 466.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.35x = 1,236,151.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,151.84/1,765.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.23

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