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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.64, 2,651.51 and 469.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.64, 2,651.51 and 469.11 is: 703.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.64 : 2,651.51 = 469.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.64/2,651.51 = 469.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.64x = 2,651.51 × 469.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.64x = 1,243,849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,849.86/1,767.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.68

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