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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.09, 1,740.22 and 466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.09, 1,740.22 and 466.76 is: 700.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.09 : 1,740.22 = 466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.09/1,740.22 = 466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.09x = 1,740.22 × 466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.09x = 812,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,265.51/1,160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.17

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