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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.32, 1,682.16 and 472.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.32, 1,682.16 and 472.15 is: 708.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.32 : 1,682.16 = 472.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.32/1,682.16 = 472.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.32x = 1,682.16 × 472.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.32x = 794,231.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,231.84/1,121.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.30

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