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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.51, 1,743.33 and 468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.51, 1,743.33 and 468.99 is: 703.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.51 : 1,743.33 = 468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.51/1,743.33 = 468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.51x = 1,743.33 × 468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.51x = 817,604.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,604.34/1,162.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.31

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