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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.83, 1,750.80 and 474.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.83, 1,750.80 and 474.83 is: 711.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.83 : 1,750.80 = 474.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.83/1,750.80 = 474.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.83x = 1,750.80 × 474.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.83x = 831,323.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,323.61/1,167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.85

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