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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.30, 1,689.72 and 467.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.30, 1,689.72 and 467.97 is: 702.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.30 : 1,689.72 = 467.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.30/1,689.72 = 467.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.30x = 1,689.72 × 467.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.30x = 790,743.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,743.37/1,126.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.07

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