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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.02, 1,678.66 and 469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.02, 1,678.66 and 469.60 is: 704.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.02 : 1,678.66 = 469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.02/1,678.66 = 469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.02x = 1,678.66 × 469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.02x = 788,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,298.74/1,119.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.45

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