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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.96, 1,689.99 and 468.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.96, 1,689.99 and 468.39 is: 702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.96 : 1,689.99 = 468.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.96/1,689.99 = 468.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.96x = 1,689.99 × 468.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.96x = 791,572.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,572.07/1,126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.39

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