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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.31, 1,761.47 and 480.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.31, 1,761.47 and 480.79 is: 721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.31 : 1,761.47 = 480.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.31/1,761.47 = 480.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.31x = 1,761.47 × 480.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.31x = 846,905.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,905.07/1,174.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.20

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