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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120, 1,680.02 and 470.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120, 1,680.02 and 470.74 is: 706.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120 : 1,680.02 = 470.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120/1,680.02 = 470.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120x = 1,680.02 × 470.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120x = 790,852.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,852.61/1,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.12

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