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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.54, 2,655.84 and 472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.54, 2,655.84 and 472.02 is: 708.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.54 : 2,655.84 = 472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.54/2,655.84 = 472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.54x = 2,655.84 × 472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.54x = 1,253,609.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,609.60/1,770.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.04

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