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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.08, 1,763.19 and 482.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.08, 1,763.19 and 482.26 is: 723.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.08 : 1,763.19 = 482.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.08/1,763.19 = 482.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.08x = 1,763.19 × 482.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.08x = 850,316.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,316.01/1,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.62

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