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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.57, 1,680.72 and 470.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.57, 1,680.72 and 470.95 is: 706.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.57 : 1,680.72 = 470.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.57/1,680.72 = 470.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.57x = 1,680.72 × 470.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.57x = 791,535.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,535.08/1,120.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.37

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