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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.95, 2,658.12 and 473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.95, 2,658.12 and 473.52 is: 710.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.95 : 2,658.12 = 473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.95/2,658.12 = 473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.95x = 2,658.12 × 473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.95x = 1,258,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,672.98/1,771.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.33

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