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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.52, 1,748.88 and 472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.52, 1,748.88 and 472.64 is: 709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.52 : 1,748.88 = 472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.52/1,748.88 = 472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.52x = 1,748.88 × 472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.52x = 826,590.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,590.64/1,165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.20

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