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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.50, 2,652.86 and 469.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.50, 2,652.86 and 469.94 is: 704.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.50 : 2,652.86 = 469.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.50/2,652.86 = 469.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.50x = 2,652.86 × 469.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.50x = 1,246,685.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,685.03/1,768.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.94

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