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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.88, 2,653.32 and 470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.88, 2,653.32 and 470.36 is: 705.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.88 : 2,653.32 = 470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.88/2,653.32 = 470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.88x = 2,653.32 × 470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.88x = 1,248,002.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,002.33/1,768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.53

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