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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.94, 2,660.96 and 475.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.94, 2,660.96 and 475.41 is: 713.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.94 : 2,660.96 = 475.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.94/2,660.96 = 475.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.94x = 2,660.96 × 475.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.94x = 1,265,046.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,046.99/1,773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.13

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