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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.56, 1,677.90 and 469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.56, 1,677.90 and 469.96 is: 704.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.56 : 1,677.90 = 469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.56/1,677.90 = 469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.56x = 1,677.90 × 469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.56x = 788,545.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,545.88/1,119.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.34

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