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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.56, 1,741.89 and 467.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.56, 1,741.89 and 467.99 is: 701.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.56 : 1,741.89 = 467.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.56/1,741.89 = 467.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.56x = 1,741.89 × 467.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.56x = 815,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,178.39/1,161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.80

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