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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.51, 1,678.61 and 470.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.51, 1,678.61 and 470.70 is: 705.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.51 : 1,678.61 = 470.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.51/1,678.61 = 470.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.51x = 1,678.61 × 470.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.51x = 790,119.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,119.37/1,119.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.77

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