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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.82, 1,754.71 and 476.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.82, 1,754.71 and 476.68 is: 714.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.82 : 1,754.71 = 476.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.82/1,754.71 = 476.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.82x = 1,754.71 × 476.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.82x = 836,435.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,435.16/1,170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.40

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