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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.38, 1,749.84 and 473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.38, 1,749.84 and 473.96 is: 710.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.38 : 1,749.84 = 473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.38/1,749.84 = 473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.38x = 1,749.84 × 473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.38x = 829,354.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,354.17/1,167.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.44

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