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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.36, 1,680.30 and 470.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.36, 1,680.30 and 470.74 is: 706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.36 : 1,680.30 = 470.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.36/1,680.30 = 470.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.36x = 1,680.30 × 470.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.36x = 790,984.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,984.42/1,120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.01

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