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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.99, 1,751.97 and 474.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.99, 1,751.97 and 474.64 is: 711.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.99 : 1,751.97 = 474.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.99/1,751.97 = 474.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.99x = 1,751.97 × 474.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.99x = 831,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,555.04/1,167.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.95

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