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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.80, 1,679.36 and 470.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.80, 1,679.36 and 470.38 is: 705.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.80 : 1,679.36 = 470.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.80/1,679.36 = 470.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.80x = 1,679.36 × 470.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.80x = 789,937.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,937.36/1,119.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.43

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