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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.94, 1,750.69 and 475.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.94, 1,750.69 and 475.09 is: 712.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.94 : 1,750.69 = 475.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.94/1,750.69 = 475.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.94x = 1,750.69 × 475.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.94x = 831,735.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,735.31/1,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.14

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