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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.07, 1,747.17 and 471.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.07, 1,747.17 and 471.55 is: 707.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.07 : 1,747.17 = 471.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.07/1,747.17 = 471.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.07x = 1,747.17 × 471.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.07x = 823,878.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,878.01/1,165.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.15

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