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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.36, 1,682.44 and 472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.36, 1,682.44 and 472.14 is: 708.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.36 : 1,682.44 = 472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.36/1,682.44 = 472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.36x = 1,682.44 × 472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.36x = 794,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,346.04/1,121.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.38

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