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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.83, 1,752.84 and 475.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.83, 1,752.84 and 475.47 is: 713.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.83 : 1,752.84 = 475.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.83/1,752.84 = 475.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.83x = 1,752.84 × 475.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.83x = 833,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,422.83/1,168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.04

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