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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.56, 2,651.40 and 469.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.56, 2,651.40 and 469.16 is: 703.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.56 : 2,651.40 = 469.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.56/2,651.40 = 469.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.56x = 2,651.40 × 469.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.56x = 1,243,930.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,930.82/1,767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.76

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