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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.42, 1,741.11 and 468.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.42, 1,741.11 and 468.09 is: 701.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.42 : 1,741.11 = 468.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.42/1,741.11 = 468.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.42x = 1,741.11 × 468.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.42x = 814,996.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,996.18/1,161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.72

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