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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.33, 1,680.48 and 470.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.33, 1,680.48 and 470.61 is: 705.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.33 : 1,680.48 = 470.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.33/1,680.48 = 470.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.33x = 1,680.48 × 470.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.33x = 790,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,850.69/1,120.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.91

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