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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.29, 1,761.53 and 480.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.29, 1,761.53 and 480.72 is: 721.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.29 : 1,761.53 = 480.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.29/1,761.53 = 480.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.29x = 1,761.53 × 480.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.29x = 846,802.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,802.70/1,174.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.12

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