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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.81, 1,751.23 and 474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.81, 1,751.23 and 474.82 is: 712.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.81 : 1,751.23 = 474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.81/1,751.23 = 474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.81x = 1,751.23 × 474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.81x = 831,519.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,519.03/1,167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.03

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