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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.54, 1,765.38 and 483.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.54, 1,765.38 and 483.42 is: 725.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.54 : 1,765.38 = 483.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.54/1,765.38 = 483.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.54x = 1,765.38 × 483.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.54x = 853,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,420.00/1,176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.36

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