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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.62, 1,750.08 and 473.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.62, 1,750.08 and 473.35 is: 710.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.62 : 1,750.08 = 473.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.62/1,750.08 = 473.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.62x = 1,750.08 × 473.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.62x = 828,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,400.37/1,166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.09

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