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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.08, 2,651.90 and 469.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.08, 2,651.90 and 469.64 is: 704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.08 : 2,651.90 = 469.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.08/2,651.90 = 469.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.08x = 2,651.90 × 469.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.08x = 1,245,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,438.32/1,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.40

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