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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.60, 1,763.58 and 483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.60, 1,763.58 and 483.24 is: 724.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.60 : 1,763.58 = 483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.60/1,763.58 = 483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.60x = 1,763.58 × 483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.60x = 852,232.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,232.40/1,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.32

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