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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.75, 1,753.12 and 475.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.75, 1,753.12 and 475.61 is: 712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.75 : 1,753.12 = 475.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.75/1,753.12 = 475.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.75x = 1,753.12 × 475.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.75x = 833,801.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,801.40/1,169.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.80

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