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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.41, 1,743.15 and 468.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.41, 1,743.15 and 468.95 is: 703.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.41 : 1,743.15 = 468.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.41/1,743.15 = 468.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.41x = 1,743.15 × 468.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.41x = 817,443.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,443.24/1,162.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.23

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