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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.11, 2,651.94 and 469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.11, 2,651.94 and 469.68 is: 704.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.11 : 2,651.94 = 469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.11/2,651.94 = 469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.11x = 2,651.94 × 469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.11x = 1,245,563.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,563.18/1,768.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.46

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