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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.65, 1,760.38 and 480.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.65, 1,760.38 and 480.13 is: 720.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.65 : 1,760.38 = 480.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.65/1,760.38 = 480.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.65x = 1,760.38 × 480.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.65x = 845,205.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,205.65/1,173.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.15

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