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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.42, 1,758.90 and 480.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.42, 1,758.90 and 480.56 is: 720.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.42 : 1,758.90 = 480.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.42/1,758.90 = 480.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.42x = 1,758.90 × 480.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.42x = 845,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,248.19/1,173.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.33

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