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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.08, 1,678.86 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.08, 1,678.86 and 469.44 is: 704.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.08 : 1,678.86 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.08/1,678.86 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.08x = 1,678.86 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.08x = 788,124.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,124.04/1,119.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.26

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