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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.73, 1,763.60 and 482.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.73, 1,763.60 and 482.27 is: 723.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.73 : 1,763.60 = 482.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.73/1,763.60 = 482.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.73x = 1,763.60 × 482.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.73x = 850,520.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,520.14/1,175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.40

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