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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.10, 1,762.64 and 482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.10, 1,762.64 and 482.09 is: 723.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.10 : 1,762.64 = 482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.10/1,762.64 = 482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.10x = 1,762.64 × 482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.10x = 849,751.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,751.12/1,175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.13

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