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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.33, 1,753.04 and 476.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.33, 1,753.04 and 476.33 is: 714.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.33 : 1,753.04 = 476.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.33/1,753.04 = 476.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.33x = 1,753.04 × 476.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.33x = 835,017.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,017.97/1,169.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.10

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