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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.72, 1,679.62 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.72, 1,679.62 and 470.46 is: 705.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.72 : 1,679.62 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.72/1,679.62 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.72x = 1,679.62 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.72x = 790,194.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,194.03/1,119.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.71

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