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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.03, 2,656.59 and 472.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.03, 2,656.59 and 472.51 is: 708.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.03 : 2,656.59 = 472.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.03/2,656.59 = 472.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.03x = 2,656.59 × 472.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.03x = 1,255,265.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,265.34/1,771.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.78

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