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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.86, 1,745.35 and 470.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.86, 1,745.35 and 470.15 is: 705.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.86 : 1,745.35 = 470.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.86/1,745.35 = 470.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.86x = 1,745.35 × 470.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.86x = 820,576.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,576.30/1,163.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.05

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