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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.22, 1,681.90 and 472.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.22, 1,681.90 and 472.01 is: 708.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.22 : 1,681.90 = 472.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.22/1,681.90 = 472.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.22x = 1,681.90 × 472.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.22x = 793,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,864.03/1,121.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.04

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