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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.05, 1,680.27 and 470.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.05, 1,680.27 and 470.73 is: 706.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.05 : 1,680.27 = 470.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.05/1,680.27 = 470.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.05x = 1,680.27 × 470.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.05x = 790,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,953.50/1,120.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.18

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