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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.78, 1,754.19 and 475.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.78, 1,754.19 and 475.83 is: 714.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.78 : 1,754.19 = 475.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.78/1,754.19 = 475.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.78x = 1,754.19 × 475.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.78x = 834,687.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,687.46/1,168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.15

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