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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.70, 1,745.11 and 470.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.70, 1,745.11 and 470.19 is: 705.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.70 : 1,745.11 = 470.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.70/1,745.11 = 470.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.70x = 1,745.11 × 470.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.70x = 820,533.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,533.27/1,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.11

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