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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.62, 1,765.50 and 483.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.62, 1,765.50 and 483.80 is: 725.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.62 : 1,765.50 = 483.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.62/1,765.50 = 483.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.62x = 1,765.50 × 483.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.62x = 854,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,148.90/1,176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.93

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