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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.95, 1,746.99 and 471.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.95, 1,746.99 and 471.44 is: 706.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.95 : 1,746.99 = 471.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.95/1,746.99 = 471.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.95x = 1,746.99 × 471.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.95x = 823,600.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,600.97/1,164.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.98

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