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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.28, 1,747.92 and 472.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.28, 1,747.92 and 472.24 is: 708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.28 : 1,747.92 = 472.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.28/1,747.92 = 472.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.28x = 1,747.92 × 472.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.28x = 825,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,437.74/1,165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.36

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