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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.26, 1,753.86 and 476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.26, 1,753.86 and 476.12 is: 713.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.26 : 1,753.86 = 476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.26/1,753.86 = 476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.26x = 1,753.86 × 476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.26x = 835,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,039.05/1,170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.55

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