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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.79, 2,660.69 and 475.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.79, 2,660.69 and 475.27 is: 712.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.79 : 2,660.69 = 475.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.79/2,660.69 = 475.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.79x = 2,660.69 × 475.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.79x = 1,264,543.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,543.76/1,773.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.91

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