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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.56, 2,652.57 and 470.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.56, 2,652.57 and 470.02 is: 704.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.56 : 2,652.57 = 470.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.56/2,652.57 = 470.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.56x = 2,652.57 × 470.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.56x = 1,246,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,754.32/1,768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.95

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