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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.60, 2,651.44 and 469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.60, 2,651.44 and 469.06 is: 703.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.60 : 2,651.44 = 469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.60/2,651.44 = 469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.60x = 2,651.44 × 469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.60x = 1,243,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,684.45/1,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.60

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