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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.23, 2,652.53 and 469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.23, 2,652.53 and 469.83 is: 704.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.23 : 2,652.53 = 469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.23/2,652.53 = 469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.23x = 2,652.53 × 469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.23x = 1,246,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,235.82/1,768.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.79

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