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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.17, 1,754.13 and 475.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.17, 1,754.13 and 475.45 is: 713.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.17 : 1,754.13 = 475.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.17/1,754.13 = 475.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.17x = 1,754.13 × 475.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.17x = 834,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,001.11/1,169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.33

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