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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.00, 1,752.24 and 474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.00, 1,752.24 and 474.66 is: 712.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.00 : 1,752.24 = 474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.00/1,752.24 = 474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.00x = 1,752.24 × 474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.00x = 831,724.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,724.07/1,168.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.09

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