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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.07, 2,650.61 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.07, 2,650.61 and 468.44 is: 702.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.07 : 2,650.61 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.07/2,650.61 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.07x = 2,650.61 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.07x = 1,241,651.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,651.75/1,767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.66

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