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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.33, 1,741.65 and 467.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.33, 1,741.65 and 467.83 is: 701.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.33 : 1,741.65 = 467.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.33/1,741.65 = 467.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.33x = 1,741.65 × 467.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.33x = 814,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,796.12/1,161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.61

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