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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.56, 2,660.52 and 475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.56, 2,660.52 and 475.16 is: 712.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.56 : 2,660.52 = 475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.56/2,660.52 = 475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.56x = 2,660.52 × 475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.56x = 1,264,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,172.68/1,773.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.79

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