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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.93, 1,679.84 and 470.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.93, 1,679.84 and 470.21 is: 705.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.93 : 1,679.84 = 470.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.93/1,679.84 = 470.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.93x = 1,679.84 × 470.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.93x = 789,868.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,868.58/1,119.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.29

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