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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.97, 1,743.80 and 469.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.97, 1,743.80 and 469.97 is: 704.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.97 : 1,743.80 = 469.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.97/1,743.80 = 469.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.97x = 1,743.80 × 469.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.97x = 819,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,522.62/1,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.68

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