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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.74, 1,739.80 and 467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.74, 1,739.80 and 467.25 is: 700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.74 : 1,739.80 = 467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.74/1,739.80 = 467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.74x = 1,739.80 × 467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.74x = 812,921.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,921.55/1,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.35

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