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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.06, 2,659.59 and 474.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.06, 2,659.59 and 474.63 is: 711.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.06 : 2,659.59 = 474.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.06/2,659.59 = 474.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.06x = 2,659.59 × 474.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.06x = 1,262,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,321.20/1,773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.95

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