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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.56, 2,652.88 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.56, 2,652.88 and 470.16 is: 705.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.56 : 2,652.88 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.56/2,652.88 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.56x = 2,652.88 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.56x = 1,247,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,278.06/1,768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.25

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