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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.78, 1,747.26 and 471.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.78, 1,747.26 and 471.12 is: 706.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.78 : 1,747.26 = 471.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.78/1,747.26 = 471.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.78x = 1,747.26 × 471.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.78x = 823,169.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,169.13/1,164.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.72

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