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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.30, 1,746.20 and 470.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.30, 1,746.20 and 470.43 is: 706.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.30 : 1,746.20 = 470.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.30/1,746.20 = 470.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.30x = 1,746.20 × 470.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.30x = 821,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,466.04/1,163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.15

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