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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.06, 2,652.30 and 469.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.06, 2,652.30 and 469.54 is: 704.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.06 : 2,652.30 = 469.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.06/2,652.30 = 469.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.06x = 2,652.30 × 469.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.06x = 1,245,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,360.94/1,768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.37

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