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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.89, 1,754.35 and 476.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.89, 1,754.35 and 476.09 is: 713.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.89 : 1,754.35 = 476.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.89/1,754.35 = 476.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.89x = 1,754.35 × 476.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.89x = 835,221.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,221.51/1,169.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.93

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