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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.22, 1,761.54 and 482.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.22, 1,761.54 and 482.34 is: 722.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.22 : 1,761.54 = 482.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.22/1,761.54 = 482.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.22x = 1,761.54 × 482.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.22x = 849,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,661.20/1,175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.98

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