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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.01, 1,756.62 and 477.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.01, 1,756.62 and 477.73 is: 716.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.01 : 1,756.62 = 477.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.01/1,756.62 = 477.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.01x = 1,756.62 × 477.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.01x = 839,189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,189.87/1,171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.64

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