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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.54, 2,652.94 and 470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.54, 2,652.94 and 470 is: 705.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.54 : 2,652.94 = 470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.54/2,652.94 = 470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.54x = 2,652.94 × 470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.54x = 1,246,881.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,881.80/1,768.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.03

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