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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.68, 1,748.58 and 472.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.68, 1,748.58 and 472.96 is: 708.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.68 : 1,748.58 = 472.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.68/1,748.58 = 472.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.68x = 1,748.58 × 472.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.68x = 827,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,008.40/1,166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.86

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