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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.88, 1,755.20 and 477.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.88, 1,755.20 and 477.45 is: 715.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.88 : 1,755.20 = 477.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.88/1,755.20 = 477.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.88x = 1,755.20 × 477.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.88x = 838,009.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,009.08/1,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.71

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