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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.45, 1,765.37 and 483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.45, 1,765.37 and 483.05 is: 724.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.45 : 1,765.37 = 483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.45/1,765.37 = 483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.45x = 1,765.37 × 483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.45x = 852,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,750.74/1,176.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.85

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