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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.12, 1,678.22 and 469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.12, 1,678.22 and 469.50 is: 704.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.12 : 1,678.22 = 469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.12/1,678.22 = 469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.12x = 1,678.22 × 469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.12x = 787,924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,924.29/1,119.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.06

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