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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.54, 1,754.66 and 475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.54, 1,754.66 and 475.86 is: 713.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.54 : 1,754.66 = 475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.54/1,754.66 = 475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.54x = 1,754.66 × 475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.54x = 834,972.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,972.51/1,169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.93

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