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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.20, 1,762.53 and 480.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.20, 1,762.53 and 480.84 is: 721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.20 : 1,762.53 = 480.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.20/1,762.53 = 480.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.20x = 1,762.53 × 480.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.20x = 847,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,494.93/1,174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.76

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