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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.62, 1,743.25 and 469.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.62, 1,743.25 and 469.31 is: 703.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.62 : 1,743.25 = 469.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.62/1,743.25 = 469.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.62x = 1,743.25 × 469.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.62x = 818,124.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,124.13/1,162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.69

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