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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.37, 1,755.55 and 476.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.37, 1,755.55 and 476.89 is: 715.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.37 : 1,755.55 = 476.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.37/1,755.55 = 476.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.37x = 1,755.55 × 476.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.37x = 837,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,195.46/1,170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.33

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