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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.54, 1,743.78 and 469.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.54, 1,743.78 and 469.19 is: 703.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.54 : 1,743.78 = 469.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.54/1,743.78 = 469.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.54x = 1,743.78 × 469.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.54x = 818,164.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,164.14/1,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.77

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