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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.54, 1,757.58 and 469.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.54, 1,757.58 and 469.49 is: 703.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.54 : 1,757.58 = 469.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.54/1,757.58 = 469.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.54x = 1,757.58 × 469.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.54x = 825,155.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,155.69/1,172.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.73

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