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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.94, 1,681.41 and 472.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.94, 1,681.41 and 472.13 is: 708.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.94 : 1,681.41 = 472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.94/1,681.41 = 472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.94x = 1,681.41 × 472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.94x = 793,844.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,844.10/1,120.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.20

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