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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.55, 1,752.98 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.55, 1,752.98 and 475.76 is: 713.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.55 : 1,752.98 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.55/1,752.98 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.55x = 1,752.98 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.55x = 833,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,999.77/1,169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.09

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