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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.03, 1,740.13 and 466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.03, 1,740.13 and 466.70 is: 700.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.03 : 1,740.13 = 466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.03/1,740.13 = 466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.03x = 1,740.13 × 466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.03x = 812,116.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,116.34/1,160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.08

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