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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.16, 1,744.28 and 469.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.16, 1,744.28 and 469.70 is: 704.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.16 : 1,744.28 = 469.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.16/1,744.28 = 469.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.16x = 1,744.28 × 469.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.16x = 819,279.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,279.01/1,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.36

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