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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.06, 1,744.94 and 469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.06, 1,744.94 and 469.60 is: 704.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.06 : 1,744.94 = 469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.06/1,744.94 = 469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.06x = 1,744.94 × 469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.06x = 819,420.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,420.64/1,163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.54

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