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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.09, 1,690.55 and 468.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.09, 1,690.55 and 468.67 is: 702.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.09 : 1,690.55 = 468.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.09/1,690.55 = 468.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.09x = 1,690.55 × 468.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.09x = 792,310.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,310.07/1,127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.97

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