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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.11, 1,748.23 and 472.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.11, 1,748.23 and 472.27 is: 708.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.11 : 1,748.23 = 472.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.11/1,748.23 = 472.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.11x = 1,748.23 × 472.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.11x = 825,645.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,645.57/1,165.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.64

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