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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.74, 1,679.72 and 461.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.74, 1,679.72 and 461.47 is: 692.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.74 : 1,679.72 = 461.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.74/1,679.72 = 461.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.74x = 1,679.72 × 461.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.74x = 775,140.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,140.39/1,119.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.25

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