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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.92, 1,755.90 and 477.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.92, 1,755.90 and 477.43 is: 715.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.92 : 1,755.90 = 477.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.92/1,755.90 = 477.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.92x = 1,755.90 × 477.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.92x = 838,314.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,314.95/1,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.94

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