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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.32, 2,652.30 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.32, 2,652.30 and 469.92 is: 704.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.32 : 2,652.30 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.32/2,652.30 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.32x = 2,652.30 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.32x = 1,246,368.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,368.82/1,768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.83

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