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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.60, 1,752.94 and 475.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.60, 1,752.94 and 475.29 is: 712.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.60 : 1,752.94 = 475.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.60/1,752.94 = 475.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.60x = 1,752.94 × 475.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.60x = 833,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,160.38/1,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.95

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