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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.81, 2,651.88 and 469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.81, 2,651.88 and 469.28 is: 703.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.81 : 2,651.88 = 469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.81/2,651.88 = 469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.81x = 2,651.88 × 469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.81x = 1,244,474.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,474.25/1,767.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.96

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