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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.08, 1,699.71 and 474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.08, 1,699.71 and 474.30 is: 711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.08 : 1,699.71 = 474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.08/1,699.71 = 474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.08x = 1,699.71 × 474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.08x = 806,167.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,167.45/1,133.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.48

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