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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.69, 1,744.17 and 469.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.69, 1,744.17 and 469.43 is: 703.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.69 : 1,744.17 = 469.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.69/1,744.17 = 469.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.69x = 1,744.17 × 469.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.69x = 818,763.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,763.38/1,163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.59

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