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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.08, 1,751.32 and 473.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.08, 1,751.32 and 473.66 is: 710.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.08 : 1,751.32 = 473.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.08/1,751.32 = 473.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.08x = 1,751.32 × 473.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.08x = 829,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,530.23/1,167.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.77

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