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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.07, 1,753.58 and 475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.07, 1,753.58 and 475.92 is: 713.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.07 : 1,753.58 = 475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.07/1,753.58 = 475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.07x = 1,753.58 × 475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.07x = 834,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,563.79/1,170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.26

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