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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.64, 1,680.34 and 462.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.64, 1,680.34 and 462.34 is: 693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.64 : 1,680.34 = 462.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.64/1,680.34 = 462.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.64x = 1,680.34 × 462.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.64x = 776,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,888.40/1,120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.25

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