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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.70, 2,663.55 and 477.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.70, 2,663.55 and 477.17 is: 715.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.70 : 2,663.55 = 477.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.70/2,663.55 = 477.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.70x = 2,663.55 × 477.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.70x = 1,270,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,961.03/1,775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.75

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