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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.52, 1,759.74 and 480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.52, 1,759.74 and 480.52 is: 720.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.52 : 1,759.74 = 480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.52/1,759.74 = 480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.52x = 1,759.74 × 480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.52x = 845,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,590.26/1,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.56

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