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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.54, 1,748.70 and 472.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.54, 1,748.70 and 472.36 is: 708.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.54 : 1,748.70 = 472.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.54/1,748.70 = 472.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.54x = 1,748.70 × 472.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.54x = 826,015.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,015.93/1,165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.70

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