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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.64, 1,749.69 and 473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.64, 1,749.69 and 473.12 is: 709.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.64 : 1,749.69 = 473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.64/1,749.69 = 473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.64x = 1,749.69 × 473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.64x = 827,804.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,804.58/1,166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.56

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