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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.51, 1,741.83 and 467.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.51, 1,741.83 and 467.99 is: 701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.51 : 1,741.83 = 467.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.51/1,741.83 = 467.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.51x = 1,741.83 × 467.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.51x = 815,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,159.02/1,161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.81

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