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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.42, 1,741.66 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.42, 1,741.66 and 467.64 is: 701.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.42 : 1,741.66 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.42/1,741.66 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.42x = 1,741.66 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.42x = 814,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,469.88/1,161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.27

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