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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.98, 1,765.47 and 483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.98, 1,765.47 and 483.52 is: 725.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.98 : 1,765.47 = 483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.98/1,765.47 = 483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.98x = 1,765.47 × 483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.98x = 853,631.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,631.23/1,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.27

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