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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.90, 1,679.13 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.90, 1,679.13 and 470.46 is: 705.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.90 : 1,679.13 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.90/1,679.13 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.90x = 1,679.13 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.90x = 789,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,963.50/1,119.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.39

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