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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.48, 2,655.90 and 472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.48, 2,655.90 and 472.02 is: 708.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.48 : 2,655.90 = 472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.48/2,655.90 = 472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.48x = 2,655.90 × 472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.48x = 1,253,637.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,637.92/1,770.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.08

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