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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.12, 1,679.72 and 470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.12, 1,679.72 and 470.50 is: 705.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.12 : 1,679.72 = 470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.12/1,679.72 = 470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.12x = 1,679.72 × 470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.12x = 790,308.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,308.26/1,120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.56

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