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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.07, 1,678.47 and 469.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.07, 1,678.47 and 469.45 is: 704.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.07 : 1,678.47 = 469.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.07/1,678.47 = 469.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.07x = 1,678.47 × 469.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.07x = 787,957.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,957.74/1,119.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.12

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