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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.63, 1,748.79 and 472.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.63, 1,748.79 and 472.86 is: 708.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.63 : 1,748.79 = 472.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.63/1,748.79 = 472.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.63x = 1,748.79 × 472.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.63x = 826,932.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,932.84/1,166.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.82

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