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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.73, 1,748.64 and 472.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.73, 1,748.64 and 472.29 is: 708.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.73 : 1,748.64 = 472.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.73/1,748.64 = 472.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.73x = 1,748.64 × 472.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.73x = 825,865.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,865.19/1,165.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.46

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