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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.82, 1,751.82 and 474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.82, 1,751.82 and 474.28 is: 711.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.82 : 1,751.82 = 474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.82/1,751.82 = 474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.82x = 1,751.82 × 474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.82x = 830,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,853.19/1,167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.46

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