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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.73, 1,748.79 and 472.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.73, 1,748.79 and 472.77 is: 709.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.73 : 1,748.79 = 472.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.73/1,748.79 = 472.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.73x = 1,748.79 × 472.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.73x = 826,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,775.45/1,165.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.24

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