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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.55, 1,746.01 and 470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.55, 1,746.01 and 470.12 is: 705.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.55 : 1,746.01 = 470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.55/1,746.01 = 470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.55x = 1,746.01 × 470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.55x = 820,834.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,834.39/1,163.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.46

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