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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.18, 1,740.95 and 467.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.18, 1,740.95 and 467.15 is: 701.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.18 : 1,740.95 = 467.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.18/1,740.95 = 467.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.18x = 1,740.95 × 467.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.18x = 813,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,282.46/1,160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.00

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