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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.49, 1,763.18 and 481.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.49, 1,763.18 and 481.97 is: 722.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.49 : 1,763.18 = 481.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.49/1,763.18 = 481.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.49x = 1,763.18 × 481.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.49x = 849,788.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,788.64/1,175.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.92

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