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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.28, 1,755.10 and 476.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.28, 1,755.10 and 476.74 is: 714.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.28 : 1,755.10 = 476.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.28/1,755.10 = 476.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.28x = 1,755.10 × 476.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.28x = 836,726.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,726.37/1,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.98

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