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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.37, 1,698.84 and 475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.37, 1,698.84 and 475.08 is: 712.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.37 : 1,698.84 = 475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.37/1,698.84 = 475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.37x = 1,698.84 × 475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.37x = 807,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,078.92/1,133.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.11

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