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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.46, 2,658.45 and 473.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.46, 2,658.45 and 473.82 is: 710.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.46 : 2,658.45 = 473.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.46/2,658.45 = 473.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.46x = 2,658.45 × 473.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.46x = 1,259,626.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,626.78/1,772.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.67

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