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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.52, 2,653.92 and 470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.52, 2,653.92 and 470.88 is: 706.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.52 : 2,653.92 = 470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.52/2,653.92 = 470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.52x = 2,653.92 × 470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.52x = 1,249,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,677.85/1,769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.22

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