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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.84, 1,745.46 and 470.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.84, 1,745.46 and 470.30 is: 705.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.84 : 1,745.46 = 470.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.84/1,745.46 = 470.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.84x = 1,745.46 × 470.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.84x = 820,889.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,889.42/1,163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.33

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