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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.01, 1,752.87 and 475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.01, 1,752.87 and 475.50 is: 712.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.01 : 1,752.87 = 475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.01/1,752.87 = 475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.01x = 1,752.87 × 475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.01x = 833,489.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,489.69/1,169.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.99

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