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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.71, 1,762.05 and 481.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.71, 1,762.05 and 481.19 is: 721.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.71 : 1,762.05 = 481.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.71/1,762.05 = 481.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.71x = 1,762.05 × 481.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.71x = 847,873.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,873.83/1,174.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.77

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