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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.64, 2,687.15 and 475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.64, 2,687.15 and 475.40 is: 713.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.64 : 2,687.15 = 475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.64/2,687.15 = 475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.64x = 2,687.15 × 475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.64x = 1,277,468.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,468.73/1,791.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.02

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