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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.44, 2,654.30 and 470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.44, 2,654.30 and 470.88 is: 706.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.44 : 2,654.30 = 470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.44/2,654.30 = 470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.44x = 2,654.30 × 470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.44x = 1,249,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,856.78/1,769.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.36

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