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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.97, 1,745.29 and 470.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.97, 1,745.29 and 470.97 is: 706.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.97 : 1,745.29 = 470.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.97/1,745.29 = 470.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.97x = 1,745.29 × 470.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.97x = 821,979.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,979.23/1,163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.19

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