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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.76, 1,748.93 and 473.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.76, 1,748.93 and 473.15 is: 709.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.76 : 1,748.93 = 473.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.76/1,748.93 = 473.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.76x = 1,748.93 × 473.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.76x = 827,508.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,508.24/1,166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.24

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