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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.21, 1,678.81 and 469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.21, 1,678.81 and 469.48 is: 704.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.21 : 1,678.81 = 469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.21/1,678.81 = 469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.21x = 1,678.81 × 469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.21x = 788,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,167.72/1,119.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.22

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