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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.14, 2,653.76 and 470.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.14, 2,653.76 and 470.61 is: 705.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.14 : 2,653.76 = 470.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.14/2,653.76 = 470.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.14x = 2,653.76 × 470.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.14x = 1,248,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,885.99/1,769.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.93

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