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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.81, 1,752.33 and 474.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.81, 1,752.33 and 474.99 is: 712.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.81 : 1,752.33 = 474.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.81/1,752.33 = 474.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.81x = 1,752.33 × 474.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.81x = 832,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,336.85/1,167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.73

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