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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.58, 1,763.56 and 482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.58, 1,763.56 and 482.22 is: 723.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.58 : 1,763.56 = 482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.58/1,763.56 = 482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.58x = 1,763.56 × 482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.58x = 850,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,423.90/1,175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.41

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