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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.49, 1,761.68 and 480.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.49, 1,761.68 and 480.97 is: 721.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.49 : 1,761.68 = 480.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.49/1,761.68 = 480.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.49x = 1,761.68 × 480.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.49x = 847,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,306.42/1,174.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.43

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