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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.48, 1,747.54 and 472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.48, 1,747.54 and 472.48 is: 708.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.48 : 1,747.54 = 472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.48/1,747.54 = 472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.48x = 1,747.54 × 472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.48x = 825,677.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,677.70/1,165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.44

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