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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.01, 1,763.96 and 482.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.01, 1,763.96 and 482.51 is: 723.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.01 : 1,763.96 = 482.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.01/1,763.96 = 482.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.01x = 1,763.96 × 482.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.01x = 851,117.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,117.11/1,176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.73

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