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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.95, 2,672.90 and 465.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.95, 2,672.90 and 465.69 is: 698.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.95 : 2,672.90 = 465.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.95/2,672.90 = 465.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.95x = 2,672.90 × 465.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.95x = 1,244,737.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,737.21/1,781.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.53

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