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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.48, 1,752.04 and 475.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.48, 1,752.04 and 475.48 is: 712.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.48 : 1,752.04 = 475.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.48/1,752.04 = 475.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.48x = 1,752.04 × 475.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.48x = 833,059.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,059.98/1,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.94

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