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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.53, 1,679.03 and 461.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.53, 1,679.03 and 461.23 is: 691.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.53 : 1,679.03 = 461.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.53/1,679.03 = 461.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.53x = 1,679.03 × 461.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.53x = 774,419.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,419.01/1,119.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.74

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