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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.56, 1,750.13 and 473.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.56, 1,750.13 and 473.43 is: 710.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.56 : 1,750.13 = 473.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.56/1,750.13 = 473.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.56x = 1,750.13 × 473.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.56x = 828,565.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,565.86/1,166.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.26

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