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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.22, 1,677.62 and 469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.22, 1,677.62 and 469.20 is: 703.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.22 : 1,677.62 = 469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.22/1,677.62 = 469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.22x = 1,677.62 × 469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.22x = 787,139.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,139.30/1,119.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.29

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