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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.30, 1,752.53 and 474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.30, 1,752.53 and 474.96 is: 712.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.30 : 1,752.53 = 474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.30/1,752.53 = 474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.30x = 1,752.53 × 474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.30x = 832,381.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,381.65/1,168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.47

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