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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.32, 1,679.04 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.32, 1,679.04 and 470.16 is: 704.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.32 : 1,679.04 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.32/1,679.04 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.32x = 1,679.04 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.32x = 789,417.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,417.45/1,120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.64

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