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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.87, 1,679.90 and 470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.87, 1,679.90 and 470.25 is: 705.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.87 : 1,679.90 = 470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.87/1,679.90 = 470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.87x = 1,679.90 × 470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.87x = 789,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,970.62/1,119.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.41

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