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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.38, 1,748.49 and 472.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.38, 1,748.49 and 472.93 is: 708.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.38 : 1,748.49 = 472.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.38/1,748.49 = 472.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.38x = 1,748.49 × 472.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.38x = 826,913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,913.38/1,166.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.96

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