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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.33, 1,682.36 and 471.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.33, 1,682.36 and 471.89 is: 707.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.33 : 1,682.36 = 471.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.33/1,682.36 = 471.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.33x = 1,682.36 × 471.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.33x = 793,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,888.86/1,121.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.99

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