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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.61, 1,763.17 and 481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.61, 1,763.17 and 481.60 is: 722.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.61 : 1,763.17 = 481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.61/1,763.17 = 481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.61x = 1,763.17 × 481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.61x = 849,143.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,143.67/1,175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.30

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