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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.55, 1,752.68 and 474.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.55, 1,752.68 and 474.51 is: 711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.55 : 1,752.68 = 474.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.55/1,752.68 = 474.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.55x = 1,752.68 × 474.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.55x = 831,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,665.37/1,168.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.71

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