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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.07, 1,760.61 and 480.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.07, 1,760.61 and 480.26 is: 720.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.07 : 1,760.61 = 480.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.07/1,760.61 = 480.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.07x = 1,760.61 × 480.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.07x = 845,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,550.56/1,174.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.19

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