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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.32, 1,748.69 and 471.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.32, 1,748.69 and 471.92 is: 708.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.32 : 1,748.69 = 471.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.32/1,748.69 = 471.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.32x = 1,748.69 × 471.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.32x = 825,230.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,230.68/1,165.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.16

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