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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.44, 1,757.76 and 469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.44, 1,757.76 and 469.60 is: 704.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.44 : 1,757.76 = 469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.44/1,757.76 = 469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.44x = 1,757.76 × 469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.44x = 825,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,444.10/1,172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.04

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