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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.56, 1,740.45 and 467.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.56, 1,740.45 and 467.05 is: 700.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.56 : 1,740.45 = 467.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.56/1,740.45 = 467.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.56x = 1,740.45 × 467.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.56x = 812,877.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,877.17/1,160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.42

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