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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.40, 1,762.58 and 481.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.40, 1,762.58 and 481.58 is: 722.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.40 : 1,762.58 = 481.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.40/1,762.58 = 481.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.40x = 1,762.58 × 481.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.40x = 848,823.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,823.28/1,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.16

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