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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.12, 1,741.99 and 467.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.12, 1,741.99 and 467.86 is: 701.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.12 : 1,741.99 = 467.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.12/1,741.99 = 467.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.12x = 1,741.99 × 467.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.12x = 815,007.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,007.44/1,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.91

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