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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.06, 1,745.26 and 469.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.06, 1,745.26 and 469.79 is: 704.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.06 : 1,745.26 = 469.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.06/1,745.26 = 469.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.06x = 1,745.26 × 469.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.06x = 819,905.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,905.70/1,163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.96

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