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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.63, 1,763.45 and 482.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.63, 1,763.45 and 482.18 is: 723.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.63 : 1,763.45 = 482.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.63/1,763.45 = 482.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.63x = 1,763.45 × 482.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.63x = 850,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,293.50/1,175.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.27

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