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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.72, 1,750.14 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.72, 1,750.14 and 473.28 is: 709.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.72 : 1,750.14 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.72/1,750.14 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.72x = 1,750.14 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.72x = 828,310.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,310.63/1,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.95

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