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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.26, 1,678.87 and 469.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.26, 1,678.87 and 469.54 is: 704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.26 : 1,678.87 = 469.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.26/1,678.87 = 469.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.26x = 1,678.87 × 469.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.26x = 788,291.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,291.25/1,119.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.30

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