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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.69, 1,679.54 and 470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.69, 1,679.54 and 470.27 is: 705.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.69 : 1,679.54 = 470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.69/1,679.54 = 470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.69x = 1,679.54 × 470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.69x = 789,839.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,839.12/1,119.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.41

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