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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.72, 1,682.78 and 463.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.72, 1,682.78 and 463.59 is: 695.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.72 : 1,682.78 = 463.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.72/1,682.78 = 463.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.72x = 1,682.78 × 463.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.72x = 780,117.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,117.66/1,121.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.47

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