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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.22, 2,653.89 and 470.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.22, 2,653.89 and 470.79 is: 706.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.22 : 2,653.89 = 470.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.22/2,653.89 = 470.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.22x = 2,653.89 × 470.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.22x = 1,249,424.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,424.87/1,769.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.20

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