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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.58, 1,700.52 and 475.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.58, 1,700.52 and 475.35 is: 713.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.58 : 1,700.52 = 475.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.58/1,700.52 = 475.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.58x = 1,700.52 × 475.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.58x = 808,342.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,342.18/1,133.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.09

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