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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.69, 1,762.62 and 482.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.69, 1,762.62 and 482.54 is: 723.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.69 : 1,762.62 = 482.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.69/1,762.62 = 482.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.69x = 1,762.62 × 482.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.69x = 850,525.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,525.84/1,175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.43

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