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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.92, 1,679.28 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.92, 1,679.28 and 470.08 is: 705.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.92 : 1,679.28 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.92/1,679.28 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.92x = 1,679.28 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.92x = 789,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,395.94/1,118.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.50

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