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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.56, 1,678.68 and 461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.56, 1,678.68 and 461.24 is: 691.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.56 : 1,678.68 = 461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.56/1,678.68 = 461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.56x = 1,678.68 × 461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.56x = 774,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,274.36/1,119.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.59

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