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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.40, 1,743.76 and 469.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.40, 1,743.76 and 469.64 is: 703.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.40 : 1,743.76 = 469.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.40/1,743.76 = 469.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.40x = 1,743.76 × 469.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.40x = 818,939.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,939.45/1,163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.92

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