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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.84, 1,743.26 and 468.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.84, 1,743.26 and 468.76 is: 702.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.84 : 1,743.26 = 468.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.84/1,743.26 = 468.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.84x = 1,743.26 × 468.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.84x = 817,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,170.56/1,162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.74

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