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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.91, 1,752.55 and 474.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.91, 1,752.55 and 474.52 is: 712.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.91 : 1,752.55 = 474.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.91/1,752.55 = 474.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.91x = 1,752.55 × 474.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.91x = 831,621.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,621.03/1,167.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.06

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