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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.56, 1,746.39 and 470.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.56, 1,746.39 and 470.99 is: 706.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.56 : 1,746.39 = 470.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.56/1,746.39 = 470.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.56x = 1,746.39 × 470.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.56x = 822,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,523.49/1,164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.30

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