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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.17, 1,741.05 and 467.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.17, 1,741.05 and 467.27 is: 700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.17 : 1,741.05 = 467.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.17/1,741.05 = 467.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.17x = 1,741.05 × 467.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.17x = 813,531.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,531.73/1,161.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.62

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