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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.76, 1,745.35 and 469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.76, 1,745.35 and 469.90 is: 705.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.76 : 1,745.35 = 469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.76/1,745.35 = 469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.76x = 1,745.35 × 469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.76x = 820,140.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,140.97/1,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.34

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