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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.39, 2,657.07 and 472.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.39, 2,657.07 and 472.87 is: 709.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.39 : 2,657.07 = 472.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.39/2,657.07 = 472.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.39x = 2,657.07 × 472.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.39x = 1,256,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,448.69/1,771.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.30

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