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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.46, 1,745.28 and 470.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.46, 1,745.28 and 470.10 is: 705.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.46 : 1,745.28 = 470.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.46/1,745.28 = 470.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.46x = 1,745.28 × 470.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.46x = 820,456.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,456.13/1,163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.19

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