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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.28, 2,652.24 and 469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.28, 2,652.24 and 469.88 is: 704.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.28 : 2,652.24 = 469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.28/2,652.24 = 469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.28x = 2,652.24 × 469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.28x = 1,246,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,234.53/1,768.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.77

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