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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.47, 1,742.19 and 468.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.47, 1,742.19 and 468.12 is: 702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.47 : 1,742.19 = 468.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.47/1,742.19 = 468.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.47x = 1,742.19 × 468.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.47x = 815,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,552.23/1,161.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.17

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