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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.76, 2,651.34 and 469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.76, 2,651.34 and 469.12 is: 703.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.76 : 2,651.34 = 469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.76/2,651.34 = 469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.76x = 2,651.34 × 469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.76x = 1,243,796.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,796.62/1,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.60

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