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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153, 1,730.22 and 469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153, 1,730.22 and 469 is: 703.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153 : 1,730.22 = 469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153/1,730.22 = 469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153x = 1,730.22 × 469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153x = 811,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,473.18/1,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.79

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