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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.47, 2,673.86 and 466.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.47, 2,673.86 and 466.22 is: 699.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.47 : 2,673.86 = 466.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.47/2,673.86 = 466.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.47x = 2,673.86 × 466.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.47x = 1,246,611.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,611.36/1,782.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.37

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