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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.88, 1,682.32 and 472.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.88, 1,682.32 and 472.16 is: 708.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.88 : 1,682.32 = 472.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.88/1,682.32 = 472.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.88x = 1,682.32 × 472.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.88x = 794,324.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,324.21/1,121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.03

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