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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.28, 1,753.44 and 475.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.28, 1,753.44 and 475.33 is: 713.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.28 : 1,753.44 = 475.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.28/1,753.44 = 475.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.28x = 1,753.44 × 475.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.28x = 833,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,453.87/1,168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.40

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