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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.80, 1,689.46 and 469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.80, 1,689.46 and 469.12 is: 703.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.80 : 1,689.46 = 469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.80/1,689.46 = 469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.80x = 1,689.46 × 469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.80x = 792,564.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,564.87/1,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.38

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