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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.88, 1,680.04 and 462.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.88, 1,680.04 and 462.11 is: 693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.88 : 1,680.04 = 462.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.88/1,680.04 = 462.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.88x = 1,680.04 × 462.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.88x = 776,355.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,355.46/1,119.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.25

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