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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.34, 1,746.06 and 470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.34, 1,746.06 and 470.88 is: 706.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.34 : 1,746.06 = 470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.34/1,746.06 = 470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.34x = 1,746.06 × 470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.34x = 822,184.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,184.73/1,164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.14

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