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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.44, 1,680.66 and 470.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.44, 1,680.66 and 470.28 is: 705.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.44 : 1,680.66 = 470.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.44/1,680.66 = 470.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.44x = 1,680.66 × 470.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.44x = 790,380.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,380.78/1,120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.42

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